On The Brink amp settings — Fender Deluxe Reverb
The Dinosaur Jr. guitar tone for “On The Brink”, dialed in for a Fender Deluxe Reverb with a Fender Jazzmaster. Studio version, Without a Sound (1994) — rhythm fuzz wall / leads
1958 Fender Jazzmaster, 'Rams Head' / late 70s EHX Big Muff Pi into cranked Marshall Super Bass / JTM45 & tweed Bassman amps
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Bass | 4 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 4 |
The Big Muff Pi is your primary gain source, so the Deluxe Reverb stays on a clean setting with Volume kept under breakup. Because the Deluxe Reverb naturally has a scooped midrange and a high-frequency shelf, keep Treble at 5 and Bass rolled back to 4 to prevent the Muff's huge low end and fizzy top from becoming muddy or harsh. The Big Muff Tone at 5 balances the natural scoop with the bright bite of your Jazzmaster bridge pickup.
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