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Riff Tone
Glorified G (Remastered)
Pearl Jam
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall or Fender combo, as used by Pearl Jam in early 1990s studio recordings)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (Vs. album). Mike McCready used a '62 reissue Stratocaster for the riff, specifically mentioning the 4th position (neck + middle) for the intro/main riff. No explicit amp model or pedal chain for this song's studio recording found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy Stratocaster tonecountry-influenced riffdynamic and percussive attackslightly compressedclean with edge-of-breakupminimal driveopen and airysnappy responseclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, country-influenced picking, clean articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall or Fender combo, as used by Pearl Jam in early 1990s studio recordings)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (Vs. album). Mike McCready used a '62 reissue Stratocaster for the riff, specifically mentioning the 4th position (neck + middle) for the intro/main riff. No explicit amp model or pedal chain for this song's studio recording found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy Stratocaster tonecountry-influenced riffdynamic and percussive attackslightly compressedclean with edge-of-breakupminimal driveopen and airysnappy responseclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, country-influenced picking, clean articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.