Mike McCready
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Mike McCready

Pearl Jam

The soul of Pearl Jam. A disciple of Hendrix and SRV, his fiery, blues-based lead playing provided the emotional core of the Seattle sound, balancing raw aggression with melodic beauty.

3 Eras
14 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Classic rock on steroids. A searing, bluesy lead tone driven by a Stratocaster into a cranked Marshall, sweetened with a Uni-Vibe or Wah for Hendrix-esque expression.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Ten Era (1991-1993)

1991-1993 6 items
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The explosive debut. A 1959 Stratocaster into a Marshall Plexi defined the anthemic solos of 'Alive' and 'Yellow Ledbetter'.

2

Vitalogy / No Code Era (1994-1997)

1994-1997 4 items
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Raw and experimental. Introducing Gibson guitars and more diverse amp textures.

3

Modern / Dark Matter Era (2000-Present)

2000-Present 4 items
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The elder statesman. A massive collection of vintage gear and boutique amps like 65 Amps.