Solo Tone
Nutshell (Live)
Alice In Chains
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, likely used live for Nutshell solo)
AmpBogner Fish Preamp into VHT Classic power amp (live rig, 1996-2000 era), likely into Marshall 4x12 cab
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live performance, mid/late 1990s. Jerry Cantrell is known to use his G&L Rampage with a single bridge humbucker for clean and lead parts live. The Bogner Fish preamp and VHT Classic power amp were his main live rig for this era. Studio version may differ, but this matches live 'Unplugged' and other live recordings.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm with glassy highslush reverb taildynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note separationslight breakup on hard pickingopen and airyarticulate single-note linessubtle delay/reverb ambienceno audible distortion or crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, focusing on expressive bends, vibrato, and dynamic control to maintain a clean, articulate sound. The phrasing and timing are critical to capturing the emotional feel of the solo.
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Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, likely used live for Nutshell solo)
AmpBogner Fish Preamp into VHT Classic power amp (live rig, 1996-2000 era), likely into Marshall 4x12 cab
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live performance, mid/late 1990s. Jerry Cantrell is known to use his G&L Rampage with a single bridge humbucker for clean and lead parts live. The Bogner Fish preamp and VHT Classic power amp were his main live rig for this era. Studio version may differ, but this matches live 'Unplugged' and other live recordings.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm with glassy highslush reverb taildynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note separationslight breakup on hard pickingopen and airyarticulate single-note linessubtle delay/reverb ambienceno audible distortion or crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, focusing on expressive bends, vibrato, and dynamic control to maintain a clean, articulate sound. The phrasing and timing are critical to capturing the emotional feel of the solo.
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