Alive settings for Positive Grid Spark 2

Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Music volume

5

Guitar volume

8

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Play with a dynamic picking style to achieve the bright and articulate tone characteristic of the original solo.
• Focus on clear note separation by ensuring your picking hand is precise and controlled.

Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Reverb

0.5

Music volume

5

Guitar volume

8

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 and punchy feel of the original riff.

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for Alive?

Start from the AD Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Music volume 5.

Which pickup should I use for Alive?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 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 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.