I Stay Away Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 1993. Solo section used the Marshall Super Lead as the primary lead amp per producer Dave Jerden. Multiple amps were blended for frequency layering. Compression (Summit) was used on all guitars. Effects chain was minimal, with wah as the main pedal effect. No evidence of chorus, flanger, or delay on this solo.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Cry Baby Wah · wah
Gibson Les Paul Custom → Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Cry Baby Wah → Marshall Super Lead (modded, with plate reverb, studio compression applied post-amp)
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Tone Character
- thick and saturated
- singing sustain
- warm and mid-forward
- harmonic richness
- smooth attack
- slightly aggressive top end
- compressed for clarity
- wah sweep accentuates phrasing
- not overly scooped
- studio-polished
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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