Man in the Box settings for Donner Arena 2000

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTube808Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 6
2. 2noise gateIntelligent GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
4. 4boostPure BoostLevel 6

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
• Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
• Experiment with dynamics to maintain articulation in the notes.

What amp model should I use on the Donner Arena 2000 for Man in the Box?

Use the Mar 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Tube808, Intelligent Gate, Spring, Pure Boost.

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 Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.