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Them Bones Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · metal
studio
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
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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