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Junkhead Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains · 1990s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
G&L Rampage
Pickups
G&L high-output humbucker (bridge position)
Amp
Bogner Fish Preamp + Bogner Ecstasy + Scholz Rockman Headphone Amp (studio blend)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1992. Jerry Cantrell used a blend of three amps for the Dirt album: Bogner Fish for low end, Bogner Ecstasy for mids, and Rockman Headphone amp for highs. Main guitar was a G&L Rampage with a single high-output humbucker in the bridge. Settings are estimated based on typical usage and era, as no direct numeric values are available for this song/section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus

G&L Rampage (bridge humbucker) → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Bogner Fish Preamp + Bogner Ecstasy + Rockman Headphone Amp (studio blend)

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Tone Character

  • thick and saturated
  • singing sustain
  • harmonic overtones
  • slightly scooped but present mids
  • tight low end
  • aggressive attack
  • smooth high end
  • rich harmonic content
  • gritty grunge texture
  • edge-of-feedback sustain

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Junkhead' solo found; settings estimated based on typical Bogner Fish/Ecstasy usage in 1990s grunge/rock context.
  • ⚠️Pedal/effect model for chorus/harmony effect in solo not confirmed by sources; included as 'Chorus pedal (model unknown)' due to clear audible effect.
  • ⚠️Signal chain and amp blend confirmed for Dirt album, but exact mix ratios/settings per amp not specified.
  • ⚠️No evidence of delay, flanger, or wah in this solo; chorus/harmony effect is audible and cited by multiple listeners.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jerry Cantrell's 'Dirt' era lead tone is saturated but articulate, with strong mids and moderate bass for punch, typical of his Bogner/Marshall setup. The solo in 'Junkhead' is high-gain but not overly scooped, with a balanced EQ and just a touch of room reverb from the album's early '90s production.

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