Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings
Even Flow settings for Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Pearl Jam · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pearl Jam "Even Flow" riff tone on a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 0, Vibrato intensity 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for a dynamic, aggressive rhythm.
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to match the punchy sound of the original riff.
The original rig
What Pearl Jam used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Stone Gossard, riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (cranked, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Even Flow adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pearl Jam's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings for Even Flow?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 0, Vibrato intensity 0.
Which pickup should I use for Even Flow?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pearl Jam use on Even Flow?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Stone Gossard, riff section). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (cranked, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Even Flow on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back In the U.S.S.R. · The Beatles
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Black Magic Woman · Santana
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.