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.

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