Zoom G1 FOUR settings
Even Flow settings for Zoom G1 FOUR
Pearl Jam · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pearl Jam "Even Flow" riff tone on a Zoom G1 FOUR, use the MS 800 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- MS 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS DriveGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 4
- 3compressionOptCompInput 5 · Level 6
- 4noise gateNoiseGateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to emulate the original riff's punch.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for added definition in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamic strumming to capture the aggressive rhythm feel.
The original rig
What Pearl Jam used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1 FOUR 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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1 FOUR for Even Flow?
Use the MS 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by TS Drive, Spring, OptComp, NoiseGate.
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 Squier Stratocaster. 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 Zoom G1 FOUR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.