Rooster 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, 1992. Jerry Cantrell is known to use the G&L Rampage with a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker for most of Dirt, but for solos and moodier passages (like Rooster solo), sources indicate he switches to neck pickup. Bogner Ecstasy was a primary amp for solos on Dirt. Mesa/Boogie and Soldano amps were also used in the era, but Bogner is most cited for lead tones.
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
- Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Dunlop Cry Baby or Cantrell signature) · wah
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Wah pedal → Delay pedal → Bogner Ecstasy amp (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- smooth and singing sustain
- slightly rolled-off treble for warmth
- moody and atmospheric
- clear note definition
- slight reverb for depth
- expressive wah inflection
- medium gain saturation
- punchy mids
- not overly scooped
- articulate lead phrasing
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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