Alive settings for Fender Mustang GT 200

Fender Mustang GT 200 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5.5

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Maintain a dynamic pick attack to achieve the clear note separation characteristic of the riff.
• Focus on tight rhythm playing to capture the aggressive crunch of the original tone.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GT 200 for Alive?

Start from the '60S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Alive?

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

What gear did Pearl Jam use on Alive?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or '57 Reissue, Aged White, as seen in 1991-92 live footage). Amp: Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with 65 Amps Empire 22-watt Tube Head and/or Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head (studio era, early 1990s).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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