Man in the Box settings for NUX MG-400

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1noise gateNoise Gate
2. 2overdriveRC BoostGain 3 · Bass 5 · Treble 5 · Level 8
3. 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging riffs characteristic of the song.
• Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack of the notes.
• Experiment with your picking dynamics to maintain clarity in the saturated distortion.

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-400 for Man in the Box?

Use the Brit 800 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Noise Gate, RC Boost, 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 Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.