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Riff Tone
Sickman
Alice In Chains
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, single humbucker, Kahler tremolo, maple neck)
AmpBogner-modified Marshall JCM800 ('Snorkler'), Bogner Fish preamp, Scholz Rockman preamp (multi-amp blend, studio only)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Triple-tracked guitars using three amps for bass, mid, and treble frequencies. Main guitar is the G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionsaturated, compressed distortionchunky palm-muted chugsdark, heavy, chaoticarticulate pick attackslightly scooped lowscomplex, layered frequency responsedense, multi-tracked wall of soundminimal ambience/reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate power chord changes, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm to match the song's aggressive, chaotic feel. The time signature changes and speed add to the technical challenge.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, single humbucker, Kahler tremolo, maple neck)
AmpBogner-modified Marshall JCM800 ('Snorkler'), Bogner Fish preamp, Scholz Rockman preamp (multi-amp blend, studio only)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Triple-tracked guitars using three amps for bass, mid, and treble frequencies. Main guitar is the G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionsaturated, compressed distortionchunky palm-muted chugsdark, heavy, chaoticarticulate pick attackslightly scooped lowscomplex, layered frequency responsedense, multi-tracked wall of soundminimal ambience/reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate power chord changes, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm to match the song's aggressive, chaotic feel. The time signature changes and speed add to the technical challenge.