Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
Rooster settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
Alice in Chains · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Rooster" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the British '70s preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-02
- Preset / mode
- British '70s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve the percussive chug characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on an aggressive attack to maintain clarity and definition in your notes.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to keep it minimal for a tighter sound.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album)
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rooster 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang I (V.2) for Rooster?
Start from the British '70s preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Rooster?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice in Chains use on Rooster?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Rooster on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang I (V.2)
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.