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Fender Mustang GT40 settings

Man in the Box settings for Fender Mustang GT40

Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GT40, select the Basic British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-09-20

Preset / mode
Basic British '80s
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang GT40 knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive rhythm playing to capture the intensity of the original tone.
  • Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth without muddying the distortion.

The original rig

What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GT40 actually has.

Guitar
G&L Rampage (1984, maple neck, single humbucker, Kahler tremolo)
Amp
Bogner-modified Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1990/91, 'Dirt' album era)
Gain
7.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
1.5
Full Man in the Box tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GT40 for Man in the Box?

Start from the Basic British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.

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 Squier Telecaster. 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.