Line 6 POD Go settings
Man in the Box settings for Line 6 POD Go
Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser · updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with vintage speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionVermin (Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2overdriveScream 808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 4reverbDouble TankMix 2 · Decay 3
- 5compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve the crushing intensity of the riff.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (1984, maple neck, single humbucker, Kahler tremolo)
- Amp
- Bogner-modified Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1990/91, 'Dirt' album era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Man in the Box 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 POD Go for Man in the Box?
Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Vermin (Rat), Scream 808, Noise Gate, Double Tank, Deluxe Comp.
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 Schecter C-1 Hellraiser. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Line 6 POD Go
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hold the Line · Toto
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.