Riff Tone

Save You (Live) [Live]

Pearl Jam

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely '60 or '62 reissue, as used by Mike McCready live in recent years)

AmpFender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb (digital modeling amp, used live 2022+)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveJ Rockett J Rockett Archer

Notes

Live performance, post-2022 era. McCready switched to Fender Tone Master digital amps for live shows, using Deluxe Reverb and Blonde Twin Reverb models. Guitar choice varies, but Stratocaster is most likely for this riff section based on live rig trends. No explicit pedalboard details for this song/section; only general pedalboard info available.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchclear single-coil articulationdynamic pick attackslightly compressedfocused and presentcontrolled low endminimal ambiencecrunchy rhythm texture

Difficulty

The riff requires solid right-hand technique for tight, percussive attack and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Why Mike McCready switched to Fender Tone Master amps | Guitar World Why switching to digital made Mike McCready a better player | Guitar World

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