lead guitar from “yellow ledbetter” by pearl jam | ToneDB
yellow ledbetter
pearl jam
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is characterized by its warm, slightly overdriven sound with a touch of chorus, creating a swirling, ethereal quality. It's a classic, slightly-out-of-focus, vintage rock tone.
Production Credits
Producer: Brendan O'Brien
Engineer: Nick DiDia
Recorded at: Southern Tracks Recording Studio (Atlanta, GA)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Boss CE-1
Recording Notes
- The song features a blend of direct input and mic'd amp signals.
- The chorus effect is subtle, adding depth and movement without being overly pronounced.
- Likely recorded in a live room with some natural ambience.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Stratocaster into a Fender Tweed Deluxe amp.
- Use a mild overdrive setting on the amp to achieve a warm, slightly crunchy tone.
- Add a subtle chorus effect using a Boss CE-1 or similar chorus pedal.
- Experiment with blending a direct input signal with the amp signal to achieve the desired clarity and warmth.
- Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone for a focused sound.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
- Shure SM57(mic)
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