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How to get Pearl Jam's guitar tone

Pearl Jam across 7 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JCM800, Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head, Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Pearl Jam's go-to amps

Marshall JCM800 ×2Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 ×1Marshall ×1

7 famous Pearl Jam tones

Do the Evolution
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Alive
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5
Even Flow
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Yellow Ledbetter
gain 5 · bass 6.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Jeremy
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Daughter (Remastered)
gain 4 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6
Black
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

Pearl Jam is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Pearl Jam's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Pearl Jam use?

Averaged across 7 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Pearl Jam?

They favour Marshall JCM800, Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head, Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Pearl Jam's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JCM800, Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head, Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 7 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Pearl Jam's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.