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Sea Of Sorrow Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · grunge
Studio recording from the early 1990s
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul
Pickups
Humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800
Jerry Cantrell is known for using a Gibson Les Paul with high-gain amps for a thick, heavy tone.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Pro Co Rat · distortion
- MXR Phase 90 · modulation
Guitar → Pro Co Rat → MXR Phase 90 → Marshall JCM800 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- Heavy, saturated distortion
- Thick, chunky riffs
- Aggressive, powerful tone
- Tight palm muting
- Dark, brooding sound
Notes & Caveats
- This is a reasoning-based analysis, not web research
- Settings are based on typical gear characteristics for this style
- Accuracy may vary from the original recording