Solo Tone

Rooster

Alice In Chains

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album, likely used for Rooster solo)

AmpBogner Ecstasy (primary studio amp for Dirt-era solos, as per multiple sources)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position), but neck pickup used for solo

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Dunlop Cry Baby or Cantrell signature)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Jerry Cantrell is known to use the G&L Rampage with a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker for most of Dirt, but for solos and moodier passages (like Rooster solo), sources indicate he switches to neck pickup. Bogner Ecstasy was a primary amp for solos on Dirt. Mesa/Boogie and Soldano amps were also used in the era, but Bogner is most cited for lead tones.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and singing sustainslightly rolled-off treble for warmthmoody and atmosphericclear note definitionslight reverb for depthexpressive wah inflectionmedium gain saturationpunchy midsnot overly scoopedarticulate lead phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, expressive wah pedal use, and careful phrasing for sustain and articulation. While not extremely fast or technical, the feel and control are critical for authenticity.