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Riff Tone

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Pearl Jam

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1960 or 1962 reissue, as used by Mike McCready on 'Ten' era recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Mike McCready is confirmed to have used a Stratocaster and Marshall JCM800 for the 'Ten' album. Gear varies live, but this is the most cited studio setup for the clean riff section. No pedal evidence for clean section; overdrive is used for solo/chorus, not the clean intro/riff.

Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm single-coil claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly scooped midstight low endsparkling highssubtle amp reverbopen and airyno audible compression or modulationresponsive to picking attack

Difficulty

The riff requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

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