Marshall Origin 20 settings
Man In the Box (Live) settings for Marshall Origin 20
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Man In the Box (Live)" riff tone on a Marshall Origin 20, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Tilt 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-03-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Origin 20 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Tilt
- 5
- Gain boost
- 0
- Output level
- 0
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff percussive.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Origin 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box')
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Man In the Box (Live) 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 Origin 20 settings for Man In the Box (Live)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Tilt 5.
Which pickup should I use for Man In the Box (Live)?
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 (Live)?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box'). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Man In the Box (Live) on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall Origin 20
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- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Alive · Pearl Jam
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Crossroads · Cream
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.