Marshall Code 50 settings
Rooster settings for Marshall Code 50
Alice in Chains · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Rooster" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Room) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (Classic Marshall 100W (EL34))
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
- Aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb for added depth.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rooster 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 are the best Marshall Code 50 settings for Rooster?
Set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.
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.
Rooster on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.