Man in the Box settings for Boss ME-90

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1distortionMetal DSGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
3. 3overdriveTurbo ODGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 8
4. 4reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
• Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
• Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve the crushing intensity characteristic of the original tone.

What amp model should I use on the Boss ME-90 for Man in the Box?

Use the Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Metal DS, Noise Gate, Turbo OD, Spring.

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 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.