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Mooer GE100 settings

Man in the Box settings for Mooer GE100

Alice in Chains · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" riff tone on a Mooer GE100, use the British 800 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 Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-11-06

Amp model
British 800
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Closed Back
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. 1distortionMetal LandGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2boostFlex BoostGain 5 · Level 8
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
  4. 4reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for tight, chugging riffs.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the intensity high.

The original rig

What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE100 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 Mooer GE100 for Man in the Box?

Use the British 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Metal Land, Flex Boost, Noise Gate, Spring.

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 Epiphone SG Standard. 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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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.