Solo Tone

Rearviewmirror (Live)

Pearl Jam

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely '57 reissue or SRV Signature Stratocaster, as used by Mike McCready live in early-mid 1990s)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (confirmed for live use in this era by McCready)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or vintage-style, as per era-correct Strat)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionFulltone Fulltone Distortion Pro

wahDunlop Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe (or Vox Wah, model not always specified)

Notes

Live performance, early-mid 1990s (1993-1994), as seen in period-correct live footage and rig rundowns. McCready is the soloist for 'Rearviewmirror' and is known to use his Stratocaster into a Marshall JCM800 for heavy/distorted live tones. Pedalboard includes Fulltone Distortion Pro and wah/Rotovibe for solos.

Tone Character(9)

aggressive and saturatedsinging sustainpiercing upper midstight, focused attackdynamic pick responsecranked British crunchcutting and articulateslight wah sweep in soloclassic 90s alt-rock lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires fast picking, expressive wah pedal use, and precise bending/vibrato at high gain and tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Mike McCready's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Pedal Board | Guitar Forum Tones off Pearl Jam's "Ten" | Guitar Forum Why Mike McCready switched to Fender Tone Master amps | Guitar World

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