Man in the Box settings for Line 6 HX Stomp

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionVermin DistGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2
4. 4overdriveMinotaurGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
5. 5eqGraphic EQLevel 0 · Band 1 0 · Band 2 2 · Band 3 4 · Band 4 6 · Band 5 4

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
• Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
• Experiment with dynamics to maintain clarity in saturated distortion.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 HX Stomp for Man in the Box?

Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Vermin Dist, Noise Gate, Spring, Minotaur, Graphic EQ.

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.