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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

  1. 1distortionVermin (Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
  2. 2overdriveScream 808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
  4. 4reverbDouble TankMix 2 · Decay 3
  5. 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
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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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