Man in the Box settings for Hotone Ampero One

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionPROCO RATVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
2. 2noise gateSMART GATERelease 5 · Threshold 5
3. 3reverbSPRINGMix 3 · Decay 2
4. 4overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
• Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
• Experiment with dynamics to enhance the articulation of each note.

What amp model should I use on the Hotone Ampero One for Man in the Box?

Use the BRIT J800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by PROCO RAT, SMART GATE, SPRING, T808.

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?

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