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Would? Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1985 G&L Rampage
Pickups
G&L single humbucker (Schaller-made, high output, bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded), possibly blended with Bogner Fish preamp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Would?' on the 1992 album 'Dirt'. Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used his G&L Rampage and a Bogner-modded Marshall JCM800 for most of the album's riff tones. Some sources mention the Bogner Fish preamp and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier as possible additions, but the JCM800 is most consistently cited for the main riff sound. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids8
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6
Presence5
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Tone Character
- mid-forward and punchy
- tight and percussive
- aggressive attack
- saturated but not fizzy
- clear note separation
- crunchy rhythm
- warm low end
- pronounced midrange
- slightly compressed
- minimal ambience