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Riff Tone
Corduroy (Alternate Take)
Pearl Jam
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 70s, likely black, as used by Mike McCready on Vitalogy sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 Vitalogy sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for alternate take specifically; no evidence of alternate guitar/amp for this take. No evidence of additional amp blending or unusual studio tricks for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and crunchydynamic and responsiveclassic Marshall midrange biteslightly compressedopen and articulatepercussive palm mutingclear note separationvintage-inspired drivestrong mid presencenot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with dynamic palm muting and open chord transitions, demanding intermediate control of pick attack and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 70s, likely black, as used by Mike McCready on Vitalogy sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 Vitalogy sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for alternate take specifically; no evidence of alternate guitar/amp for this take. No evidence of additional amp blending or unusual studio tricks for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and crunchydynamic and responsiveclassic Marshall midrange biteslightly compressedopen and articulatepercussive palm mutingclear note separationvintage-inspired drivestrong mid presencenot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with dynamic palm muting and open chord transitions, demanding intermediate control of pick attack and timing.