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Riff Tone
Grind
Alice In Chains
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Jerry Cantrell used a Les Paul through a Peavey 5150 for the self-titled 'Alice In Chains' album, including 'Grind' riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and percussivemid-forward growlaggressive palm mutingdense, layered distortionarticulate attackharmonic overtonesslightly scooped but present midscrunchy, heavy riffingchugging, driving rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing, with heavy downstrokes and syncopated rhythms typical of Cantrell's style. Layering and articulation add to the challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Jerry Cantrell used a Les Paul through a Peavey 5150 for the self-titled 'Alice In Chains' album, including 'Grind' riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and percussivemid-forward growlaggressive palm mutingdense, layered distortionarticulate attackharmonic overtonesslightly scooped but present midscrunchy, heavy riffingchugging, driving rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing, with heavy downstrokes and syncopated rhythms typical of Cantrell's style. Layering and articulation add to the challenge.