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Dam That River Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · metal
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Original Recording
Guitar
G&L Rampage
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), layered with Marshall JCM900
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Dirt album era and specifically referenced for 'Dam That River' riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids8
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- tight, saturated rhythm crunch
- aggressive, percussive attack
- very pronounced mids
- slightly scooped bass
- clear, articulate note separation
- minimal ambience/reverb
- dry, in-your-face sound
- bridge pickup bite
- fast palm-muted chugs
- dense, layered distortion
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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