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Nutshell Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T set)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Jar of Flies EP). Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded) for Alice In Chains' early/mid-90s clean tones. No evidence of acoustic for solo section; clean electric tone. Settings estimated from forum and wiki sources for clean/edge-of-breakup tone.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain3.5
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence5
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- rounded highs
- clear and bell-like
- slightly compressed
- gentle sustain
- touch-sensitive
- dynamic response
- no breakup
- subtle amp reverb
- studio-clean clarity