Crate GLX1200H settings
Dam That River settings for Crate GLX1200H
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Dam That River" solo tone on a Crate GLX1200H, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Crate GLX1200H knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Shape
- 7
- Dsp mode
- 1
- Dsp level
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle ambient feel.
- Engage the DSP mode to add a touch of brightness and articulation to your solos.
- Experiment with the shape control to find the right mid-frequency contour that cuts through the mix.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1-2 · Volume 10
Crate GLX1200H knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Shape
- 7
- Dsp mode
- 1
- Dsp level
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a pronounced attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GLX1200H actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage
- Amp
- Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), layered with Marshall JCM900
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dam That River 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 are the best Crate GLX1200H settings for Dam That River?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dam That River?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on Dam That River?
Guitar: G&L Rampage. Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), layered with Marshall JCM900.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Dam That River on other amps
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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.