Riff Tone
Man In the Box (Live)
Alice In Chains
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box')
AmpBogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use)
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on G&L Rampage)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model unknown, likely GCB-95 or early signature)
Notes
Live performance, early 1990s (circa 1991-1993). Guitar tuned down a half step (Eb standard). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section in live context.
Tone Character(10)
chugging and percussiveaggressive wah sweeptight, palm-muted attacksaturated, high-gain distortionmid-heavy punchhairy yet definedarticulate riff claritygritty and focusedslightly scooped but not thincrushing intensity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive picking, and precise wah pedal use to capture the signature sound, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, primary live guitar for 'Man In the Box')
AmpBogner Fish preamp into VHT Classic power amp (typical live rig for early 1990s AIC, confirmed for live use)
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on G&L Rampage)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model unknown, likely GCB-95 or early signature)
This tone has been researched 35 times by the community
Notes
Live performance, early 1990s (circa 1991-1993). Guitar tuned down a half step (Eb standard). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section in live context.
Tone Character(10)
chugging and percussiveaggressive wah sweeptight, palm-muted attacksaturated, high-gain distortionmid-heavy punchhairy yet definedarticulate riff claritygritty and focusedslightly scooped but not thincrushing intensity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive picking, and precise wah pedal use to capture the signature sound, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Man In the Box (Live) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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