Man in the Box settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4

Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs

Gain

7.5

Reverb

0.5

ISF

7

Effect Type

1

Effect Level

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
• Dial in a moderate amount of reverb to add depth without washing out the tone.
• Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the articulation of each note.

What preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 for Man in the Box?

Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7.5, Reverb 0.5, ISF 7, Effect Type 1, Effect Level 5.

Which pickup should I use for Man in the Box?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Alice in Chains use on Man in the Box?

Guitar: G&L Rampage (1984, maple neck, single humbucker, Kahler tremolo). Amp: Bogner-modified Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1990/91, 'Dirt' album era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Player Plus Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.