Man in the Box settings for Fender Mustang I

Fender Mustang I knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Preset select

1

Modulation select

0

Delay reverb select

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
• Focus on aggressive strumming to enhance the crunch and intensity of the tone.
• Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.

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

Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Preset select 1, Modulation select 0.

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?

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