Man in the Box settings for Zoom G3Xn

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionRedCrunchGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2boostEP Stomp (Maestro Echoplex preamp)Gain 5 · Level 8
3. 3noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5
4. 4reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 3

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
• Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
• Experiment with dynamics to maintain clarity in saturated distortion.

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G3Xn for Man in the Box?

Use the MS 800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by RedCrunch, EP Stomp (Maestro Echoplex preamp), ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction), FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb).

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 Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.