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I Stay Away Guitar Tone — Alice in Chains

Exact amp settings for every part of “I Stay Away”, a rock 1990s track by Alice in Chains.

I Stay Away by Alice in Chains has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall). Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

I Stay Away — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall)
Gain 6.5Bass 5.5Mid 7.5Treble 7Presence 5.5Reverb 2.5
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Solo · Distorted

I Stay Away — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100/50-watt convertible (1988
Gain 6.5Bass 5.5Mid 7Treble 7Presence 6Reverb 2.5
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I Stay Away guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for I Stay Away by Alice in Chains?

The main part uses gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 7.5, treble 7, presence 5.5, reverb 2.5 (out of 10) on the Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall). I Stay Away has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in I Stay Away?

These tones were built around Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), Marshall Super Lead 100/50-watt convertible (1988. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the I Stay Away tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in I Stay Away?

I Stay Away by Alice in Chains has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the I Stay Away guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.