Solo Tone

Nutshell

Alice In Chains

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded, studio recording)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T set)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Jar of Flies EP). Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded) for Alice In Chains' early/mid-90s clean tones. No evidence of acoustic for solo section; clean electric tone. Settings estimated from forum and wiki sources for clean/edge-of-breakup tone.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothrounded highsclear and bell-likeslightly compressedgentle sustaintouch-sensitivedynamic responseno breakupsubtle amp reverbstudio-clean clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic touch to maintain clean articulation and sustain, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

AIC - Nutshell solo tone (help) : r/GuitarTone - Reddit Alice in Chains - Nutshell | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Jerry Cantrell’s Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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