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It Ain't Like That Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains · 1990s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Facelift sessions)
Pickups
Single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded, as used on Facelift)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1990. Jerry Cantrell used a G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM800 2203 modified by Bogner for most of Facelift, including solos. Some sources mention other amps (Bogner Fish, Soldano, Peavey 5150), but the JCM800/Bogner mod is most directly tied to this album's core tones. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • tight, saturated lead tone
  • aggressive, biting attack
  • singing sustain
  • focused midrange punch
  • slightly scooped but not hollow
  • harmonic overtones
  • percussive pick attack
  • articulate note separation
  • gritty, compressed sustain
  • not overly fizzy or brittle

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'It Ain't Like That' solo; values estimated based on typical JCM800/Bogner mod usage for 1990s grunge/metal and Jerry Cantrell's known preferences.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of pedals or effects used specifically on this solo; distortion is primarily amp-based.
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the solo section—solo is dry except for minimal room/plate reverb likely from studio or amp.
  • ⚠️Guitar and amp models confirmed for Facelift sessions, but some sources mention other amps (Bogner Fish, Soldano, Peavey 5150) used on other tracks or later eras.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jerry Cantrell's tone on 'It Ain't Like That' (Facelift era) is thick, aggressive, and mid-forward, using a high-gain Marshall (likely JCM800) with moderate bass for tightness, strong mids for punch, and moderate treble/presence to avoid harshness. The solo is dry with little reverb, matching early 90s grunge/metal production.

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