Boss GX-10 settings
Down In a Hole settings for Boss GX-10
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Down In a Hole" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the JC Clean amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- JC Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back Cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 1
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-ScreamGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use a gentle attack for a lush, chiming clean tone.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
- Maintain a relaxed hand position to avoid unwanted string noise.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage
- Amp
- Bogner Fish Preamp into Marshall JCM900 (modded) power amp
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Down In a Hole adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice In Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Down In a Hole?
Use the JC Clean (clean channel) with Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by T-Scream, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Down In a Hole?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on Down In a Hole?
Guitar: G&L Rampage. Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into Marshall JCM900 (modded) power amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.