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jeff ament in pearl jam songs

#21
Looks like a fair amount of duplication in that pedal board. Multiple signal paths for equalizing different basses? Judging by the sound he gets on the albums, I've always assumed his signal chain was relatively basic.

(though, the only albums I've really gotten into were Ten, Self-titled and Backspacer.)
 
#22
Hi guys, sorry for reviving an old thread, but I feel it is appropiate for my case.
My band is planning of making a cover of "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. I was listening to the song the other day and found that the bass sound was really "interesting", there is more going on than just the bass plugged in. So I was searching for what "effects" were being used. I came to this thread, where I found usefull information about the 8 and 12 string basses being used and responsible for this very specific tone.
Plus, in the wikipedia I read a paragraph taken from some old interview with Jeff Ament where he talks about using a Cello for overdubbing some parts of the song.
Since I don´t have neither an 8 nor a 12 string bass, nor a Cello, what do you guys think could be my best shot for getting close to this tone?
I own a EHX pitchfork. Would it be a good idea to set it with 1 octave up and then, maybe adding some kind of short delay and/or chorus or maybe reverb in order to get the vibe of the overdubs that Jeff Ament apparently did?
I have reharse tomorrow, I will try different things, but it would be good to have an idea of a starting point.
Thanks!
 
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Perrygoround said:
Hi guys, sorry for reviving an old thread, but I feel it is appropiate for my case.
My band is planning of making a cover of "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. I was listening to the song the other day and found that the bass sound was really "interesting", there is more going on than just the bass plugged in. So I was searching for what "effects" were being used. I came to this thread, where I found usefull information about the 8 and 12 string basses being used and responsible for this very specific tone.
Plus, in the wikipedia I read a paragraph taken from some old interview with Jeff Ament where he talks about using a Cello for overdubbing some parts of the song.
Since I don´t have neither an 8 nor a 12 string bass, nor a Cello, what do you guys think could be my best shot for getting close to this tone?
I own a EHX pitchfork. Would it be a good idea to set it with 1 octave up and then, maybe adding some kind of short delay and/or chorus or maybe reverb in order to get the vibe of the overdubs that Jeff Ament apparently did?
I have reharse tomorrow, I will try different things, but it would be good to have an idea of a starting point.
Thanks!
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I'd use either the Pitchfork with 1 octave up about halfway or a POG/Sub n Up in a similar configuration (just using dry and octave up), then combine that with a chorus pedal. I think Ament uses a Boss Super Chorus.
 
#26
Thank you guys (ukedealer, pertyman and skydivingninja) for your replies. It seems that all of you agree that mixing an octave up about 50% with the dry signal is a good starting point. Then, I will tweak a bit with the controls on the pitchfork and my chorus trying to get as close as I can.
By the way, pertyman, is that you in the video? that´s an impressive interpretation!! I wish I could play it just half as good as you do. I will try to borrow some of your licks and fills, I really liked them ;)
 
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Perrygoround said:
Hi guys, sorry for reviving an old thread, but I feel it is appropiate for my case.
My band is planning of making a cover of "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. I was listening to the song the other day and found that the bass sound was really "interesting", there is more going on than just the bass plugged in. So I was searching for what "effects" were being used. I came to this thread, where I found usefull information about the 8 and 12 string basses being used and responsible for this very specific tone.
Plus, in the wikipedia I read a paragraph taken from some old interview with Jeff Ament where he talks about using a Cello for overdubbing some parts of the song.
Since I don´t have neither an 8 nor a 12 string bass, nor a Cello, what do you guys think could be my best shot for getting close to this tone?
I own a EHX pitchfork. Would it be a good idea to set it with 1 octave up and then, maybe adding some kind of short delay and/or chorus or maybe reverb in order to get the vibe of the overdubs that Jeff Ament apparently did?
I have reharse tomorrow, I will try different things, but it would be good to have an idea of a starting point.
Thanks!
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Definitely use the Pitch Fork. For that sound, I usually put the blend knob at about 11:00. I would also consider using some sort of overdrive with it as well. Back then, his OD of choice was the SWR Interstellar Overdrive, but I've found that most any OD will work.
 
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#30
Well, we had our rehearsal yesterday and I was happy with the outcome.
I set the Pitchfork with the octave up, blend at 11, engaged the Bass soul food, added the chorus and it was working well. Next I played with the delay, and found that a subtle delay added a nice touch that I liked more than when it was not present, so I ended up adding the delay too.
I am a bit surprised because I think this is the first song I feel the "need" of engaging 4 pedals at the same time to get close to the sound. I tended to use only a couple of effects at the same time. Adding more was just tinkering, but this time I felt the song asked for it. And it worked.
Thank you guys for your help and advices!
 
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