Yellow Ledbetter settings for Boss GX-10

Boss GX-10 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

5

Original drive

2

Effects chain

1. 1modulationUni-VMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
2. 2compressionCompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
3. 3reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 5

Playing tips

• Use dynamic picking to emphasize note separation.
• Incorporate slight palm muting for added depth.
• Experiment with modulation effects for a shimmering quality.

Boss GX-10 knobs

Gain

3

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDistortionGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2modulationUni-VMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 6
3. 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
4. 4compressionCompLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 4 · Release 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use expressive whammy bends to add vocal-like qualities to your notes.
• Focus on touch-sensitive playing to achieve dynamic control over the tone.
• Incorporate slight palm muting for added depth and texture in your phrasing.

What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Yellow Ledbetter?

Use the Blues (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Uni-V, Comp, Spring.

Which pickup should I use for Yellow Ledbetter?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Pearl Jam use on Yellow Ledbetter?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (1962 reissue, likely American Vintage Series). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely vintage or reissue, as per era and genre conventions; no direct citation for studio amp, but this is the consensus for McCready's clean tones in this era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.