Solo 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 of era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Confirmed Les Paul and Peavey 5150 used for the self-titled album (1995) including 'Grind' solo. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio track.

Tone Character(10)

dark and saturatedtight and focused midrangesinging sustainaggressive pick attackslightly scooped but not hollowthick, compressed distortionclear note separationminimal ambient reverbno audible modulationclassic 90s grunge/metal lead

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, accurate bends, and sustain control, but does not feature extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Alice in Chains – Alice In Chains - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Jerry Cantrell’s Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Electric Etudes: Alice in Chains (Electric Etudes Al) - Premier Guitar

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