Riff Tone

Hurt a Long Time

Jerry Cantrell

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarG&L Jerry Cantrell Signature Rampage

AmpBogner Fish Preamp into VHT power amp into Marshall 1960B 4x12 with Celestion Greenbacks

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (Degradation Trip sessions). Cantrell is known to double-track with both his G&L Rampage and Gibson Les Paul Custom for rhythm parts. Gear confirmed for studio use, not live. Tuning is Eb standard. No direct evidence of pedal use for riff, but amp and cab chain is well documented for this era and album.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight low endaggressive palm mutingwarm but focused midsslightly scooped but not hollowBritish-voiced crunchharmonic overtonesarticulate pick attackdense, layered wall of soundpercussive and heavy

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythmic control, with some syncopation and dynamic shifts typical of Cantrell's style. Not technically advanced in terms of speed, but demands accuracy and feel.

Sources

Jerry Cantrell Guitars & Gear: Alice in Chains Guide- GuitarGangsters.net Jerry Cantrell: “I’m a guitar player who loves kickass riffs...” | Guitar World Jerry Cantrell's Guitar Gear on Dirt (1992) | Boost Guitar Pedals

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