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JOHN MAURER
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JOHN MAURER

Documented SOCIAL DISTORTION Lineup Musician & Touring Veteran • Fullerton, Orange County, CA • Since 1978

JOHN MAURER (John Maurer (Classic Bass 1984–2004)) is a documented lineup musician and touring veteran of SOCIAL DISTORTION. Emerging from the Fullerton, Orange County, CA scene around 1978, JOHN MAURER contributed to SOCIAL DISTORTION's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Slicked-back hair, Gretsch & Les Paul P-90 snarl, Johnny Cash outlaw country soul, and working-class Orange County punk grit since 1978.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

JOHN MAURER'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

JOHN MAURER ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Street Punk & Oi! • 1990
ORANGE COUNTY OUTLAW PUNK // 'STORY OF MY LIFE' & 'BALL AND CHAIN' LIVE
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOHouse of Blues Anaheim / Fullerton Homecoming Reel
174 BPM04:12 PIT REEL
🎸 [SOCIAL DISTORTION]★ MIKE NESS• Fullerton, Orange County, CA

ORANGE COUNTY OUTLAW PUNK // 'STORY OF MY LIFE' & 'BALL AND CHAIN' LIVE

Mike Ness slings his 1976 Goldtop Les Paul Deluxe low and rips into 'Story of My Life' with raw Orange County cowpunk grit and roaring P-90 overdrive.

Track: Story of My LifeTrack: Mommy's Little MonsterGear: 1976 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (P-90s)Modded Fender Bassman 50W
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JOHN MAURER REEL DECK (1)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
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ORANGE COUNTY OUTLAW PUNK // 'STORY OF MY LIFE' & 'BALL AND CHAIN' LIVE
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ORANGE COUNTY OUTLAW PUNK // 'STORY OF MY LIFE' & 'BALL AND CHAIN' LIVE

MIKE NESS • House of Blues Anaheim / Fullerton Homecoming Reel (1990)

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