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Again Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains · 1990s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
G&L Rampage (1985, Jerry Cantrell's main guitar for Alice In Chains self-titled album)
Pickups
Single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on Cantrell's Rampage)
Amp
Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head (studio recording, 1995, Alice In Chains self-titled album)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1995. Jerry Cantrell used his G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker into a Peavey 5150 head for the main heavy rhythm tones on 'Again'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording. No confirmed pedal use for the riff section; distortion comes from the amp.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • chunky and saturated
  • tight and percussive
  • mid-heavy with thick body
  • aggressive palm muting
  • articulate attack
  • sustained power chords
  • slightly scooped but present mids
  • heavy, modern rock gain structure
  • clear note separation under high gain
  • crushing grunge rhythm

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