Clean Tone
Why Go (Live)
Pearl Jam
BassAlternative rock / Grunge1990s
Original Gear
Bass12‑string bass (likely Hamer 12‑string used by Jeff Ament)
AmpUnknown
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Jeff Ament is known to have used a 12‑string bass on 'Why Go' (studio/live), described as giving a piano‑like tone.
Tone Character(3)
piano‑likeringingrich, harmonic texture
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with steady rhythmic patterns and moderate syncopation, making it slightly above beginner level.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative rock / Grunge1990s
Original Gear
Bass12‑string bass (likely Hamer 12‑string used by Jeff Ament)
AmpUnknown
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Jeff Ament is known to have used a 12‑string bass on 'Why Go' (studio/live), described as giving a piano‑like tone.
Tone Character(3)
piano‑likeringingrich, harmonic texture
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with steady rhythmic patterns and moderate syncopation, making it slightly above beginner level.
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