Riff Tone

It Ain't Like That (Live)

Alice In Chains

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar for Facelift-era live performances)

AmpBogner Fish preamp into a Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp (as used live, Facelift era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on G&L Rampage)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, 1990-1991 era. Jerry Cantrell used the G&L Rampage with a single Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Bogner Fish preamp into Mesa/Boogie power amp for Alice In Chains' early live shows, including 'It Ain't Like That (Live)'. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp/preamp.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussivechunky and saturatedaggressive palm mutingarticulate note separationslightly scooped midrangeclear, defined low endcrunchy upper midsminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, with syncopated accents and consistent picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Alice in Chains – Facelift - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...'Are You Kidding Me?!' Jerry Cantrell Recalls Classic Alice ...Alice in Chains - Live at the Moore (Full Concert)

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