Riff Tone

Lukin (Live)

Pearl Jam

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Stone Gossard live)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (typical Pearl Jam live amp for heavy songs in 1990s)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, mid-late 1990s. No direct source for Lukin live rig, but Pearl Jam's live setup for heavy riffing songs in this era is well-documented as Les Paul into Marshall JCM800. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and rawtight and percussivemid-forward punchslightly compressed low enddry, in-your-faceminimal sustainno ambient effectsloud and energeticfocused attackno modulation or delay

Difficulty

While the riff is based on straightforward power chords, the fast tempo and need for tight, aggressive picking and rhythmic accuracy make it moderately challenging for beginners.

Sources

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