Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Man In the Box (Live) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Alice In Chains · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Man In the Box (Live)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 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 Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-06
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, chugging riffs.
- Incorporate aggressive wah sweeps for added expression.
- Focus on percussive attack to enhance the clarity of each note.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box')
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Man In the Box (Live) 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 LT25 for Man In the Box (Live)?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Man In the Box (Live)?
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 (Live)?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box'). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Man In the Box (Live) on other amps
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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.