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Them Bones Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains · 1990s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
1985 G&L Rampage
Pickups
G&L Rampage humbucker (Schaller Golden 50, bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded), possibly blended with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier prototype
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Dirt' album (1992). Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used his G&L Rampage and a Bogner-modded Marshall JCM800 for the majority of Alice In Chains' 'Dirt' album, with some sources mentioning a prototype Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier possibly blended in. Solo section tone is distinct from rhythm, with more gain and slightly scooped mids. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Overdrive/Boost pedal (model unknown) · boost

Guitar → (possible boost/overdrive pedal) → Bogner-modded Marshall JCM800 (minimal room reverb)

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Tone Character

  • crushing intensity
  • squalling lead tones
  • hairy yet defined
  • slightly scooped mids
  • aggressive attack
  • tight and percussive
  • singing sustain
  • clear note separation
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate lead sound

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio amp knob settings for the solo found; settings estimated based on typical JCM800/Bogner modded Marshall usage for 1990s metal and Guitar World pedal analysis.
  • ⚠️Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier prototype possibly blended in, but JCM800 (Bogner-modded) is the primary amp per multiple sources.
  • ⚠️No direct evidence of specific pedal models used on the solo; distortion is likely amp-based with possible boost, but no clear pedal ID for the solo.
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) on the solo; solo is dry except for minimal studio ambience.
  • ⚠️Settings are weighted averages from forum and pedal emulation sources, not from official rig rundown.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Jerry Cantrell's 'Them Bones' solo tone is aggressive, saturated, and mid-forward, typical of his Bogner/Marshall setup in the early '90s. The mix is tight and dry (no reverb), with moderate bass for punch, boosted mids for cut, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness.

Sources