Riff Tone

Grind

Alice In Chains

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, stock for Les Paul Custom mid-90s)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Jerry Cantrell used a Les Paul through a Peavey 5150 for the self-titled 'Alice In Chains' album, including 'Grind' riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussivemid-forward growlaggressive palm mutingdense, layered distortionarticulate attackharmonic overtonesslightly scooped but present midscrunchy, heavy riffingchugging, driving rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing, with heavy downstrokes and syncopated rhythms typical of Cantrell's style. Layering and articulation add to the challenge.

Sources

Alice in Chains – Alice In Chains - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard I have achieved perfect Grind tone : r/AliceInChains - Reddit Electric Etudes: Alice in Chains (Electric Etudes Al) - Premier Guitar

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