Vox VX15 GT settings
Man in the Box settings for Vox VX15 GT
Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" riff tone on a Vox VX15 GT, select the BRIT 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Power Level 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox VX15 GT knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Power Level
- 8
- Amp Selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, chugging riffs.
- Maintain a percussive attack with your picking hand.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb for added depth.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VX15 GT 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Man in the Box 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 preset should I use on the Vox VX15 GT for Man in the Box?
Start from the BRIT 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Power Level 8.
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 Fender Telecaster. 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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Popular songs on the Vox VX15 GT
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.