Solo Tone

Fear the Voices

Alice In Chains

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt era studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (modded by Bogner, as used on Dirt sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model likely GCB-95 or Jerry Cantrell signature)

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (fuzz/distortion, possible solo boost)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993, Dirt outtake. Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used the G&L Rampage and Marshall JCM800 (Bogner-modded) for most Dirt-era solos. No direct evidence for 'Fear the Voices' solo, but this is the best-supported inference for this session.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedmidrange punchaggressive and bitingsinging sustaintight and focusedslightly scooped highsfat solo presencecompressed sustaingrungy distortionarticulate lead phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced wah pedal technique, fast picking, and precise bends, but does not reach the complexity of expert-level solos.

Sources

Jerry Cantrell's Guitar Gear on Dirt (1992) | Boost Guitar Pedals Rig Rundown - Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell - YouTube Amp Settings for Man in the Box by Alice in Chains (guitars and tone)

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