Nutshell settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100

Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

5

Reverb

4

Master volume

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (room) · 3.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the gentle ambience of the original tone.
• Play with a soft attack to maintain the intimate and organic sound characteristic of the original riff.
• Focus on fingerstyle dynamics to capture the clear and articulate nature of the original performance.

Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs

Gain

5.5

Bass

5

Mid

6.5

Treble

6

Reverb

1.5

Master volume

6

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 3.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to achieve the expressive phrasing characteristic of the solo.
• Experiment with your picking attack to enhance the vocal-like quality of the notes.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GTX 100 for Nutshell?

Start from the Acoustic Sim preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 4, Master volume 5.

Which pickup should I use for Nutshell?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Alice In Chains use on Nutshell?

Guitar: Guild JF-55 acoustic. Amp: Likely direct-in or acoustic preamp (studio); no evidence of electric amp used for studio recording.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.