Riff Tone

Glorified G (Remastered)

Pearl Jam

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender '62 Reissue Stratocaster

AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall or Fender combo, as used by Pearl Jam in early 1990s studio recordings)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock '62 reissue)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993 (Vs. album). Mike McCready used a '62 reissue Stratocaster for the riff, specifically mentioning the 4th position (neck + middle) for the intro/main riff. No explicit amp model or pedal chain for this song's studio recording found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateglassy Stratocaster tonecountry-influenced riffdynamic and percussive attackslightly compressedclean with edge-of-breakupminimal driveopen and airysnappy responseclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, country-influenced picking, clean articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Mike McCready breaks down 15 landmark Pearl Jam guitar tracks | Guitar World

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