Mike McCready

In the early 1990s, Mike McCready frequently used various Marshall amplifiers, with the JCM800 2203 being his primary choice. This is evident in a user-uploaded photo from April 1992.

According to Premier Guitar, Mike McCready's main clean tone also comes from the Fender Bassman AB165 Amp.

"I’m using 65 Amps right now. Peter Stroud makes them and I love the amps a lot."

"I’m using that [65amps] in conjunction with a Satellite head—Satellite is a local [Seattle] company—and I think it’s a 32- or 35-watt."

Mike is running both Fender Bassman.

Used live since Lightning Bolt tour 2013. Seen at 5:12 on the Marshall cab.

In an interview with Premier Guitar, Mike McCready mentions using a combination of 65amps and Satellite amps through four Marshall 25-watt speakers during Pearl Jam live shows. This setup likely includes the Marshall 1960A 4x12'' Cabinet, as it is designed for such configurations.

According to Premier Guitar, Mike McCready has some 65 Amps 2x12 Guitar Speaker cabs. These come with Celestion G12H30 & Alnico Blue speakers.

Mike McCready and Savage Amps

According to Guitar Lobby, Mike used Vibro-Champ.

Mike McCready is currently using two Fender Tone Master FR-12 1,000-watt 1 x 12-inch Powered Guitar Cabinets side by side on the 2024 Dark Matter World Tour. These appear to be paired with either the Fender Tone Master Modeller floor unit or another MIDI controller, along with his usual analog pedal rig. Interestingly, Ed also seems to be using these amps, but they are Tweed-covered and might be a custom job for him.

Mike’s two FR-12s can be seen at around 9:15 in the video from their current tour.

In the Howard Stern Show's performance of "Yellow Ledbetter," Mike McCready is seen using the Fender Tone Master FR-10 1,000-watt 1 x 10-inch Powered Guitar Cabinet, alongside the FR-12 and Tone Master Pro.

According to this Guitar Geek rig diagram, Mike McCready used a Fender Twin Tweed 2x10 combo amplifier.

According to a Guitar Geek rig diagram, Mike McCready used the Marshall JMP50 Plexi Amp Head.

According to this Guitar Geek, Mike McCready used a Matchless HC30 amplifier.

According to this Guitar Geek rig diagram, Mike McCready used an Orange 4x12 cabinet.

In a Guitar World article by Michael Astley-Brown, Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl Jam, discusses his transition to using Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amps for the band's recent live performances, stating they are "some of the best amps" he has ever played.