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Hotone Ampero II Stomp settings

Rooster settings for Hotone Ampero II Stomp

Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Alice in Chains "Rooster" riff tone on a Hotone Ampero II Stomp, use the Bad Kitty amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-15

Amp model
Bad Kitty
Channel
Crunch
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveGreen DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 2
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugging.
  • Focus on a percussive attack to enhance articulation.
  • Experiment with feedback to add sustain and depth.

The original rig

What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hotone Ampero II Stomp 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
Full Rooster 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 amp model should I use on the Hotone Ampero II Stomp for Rooster?

Use the Bad Kitty (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Green Drive, Room, Noise Gate.

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.

Popular songs on the Hotone Ampero II Stomp

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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.