Somewhat related, as the acoustic vibe for the unplugged show can be traced to the Jar of Flies EP - when AIC recorded "Jar of Flies" - Cantrell did not own an acoustic guitar. He borrowed bassist Mike Inez's Guild for the recording sessions (Inez had just joined the band that year, after the departure of Mike Starr, caused mainly by his heroin addiction - heroin is a terrible drug - ultimately killed half of the classic lineup of this great band).

Guild provided 2 acoustic guitars (a JF-30 and a D50 or D55, not 100%) for Unplugged and, reportedly Jerry still has those in his collection.

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Posted by Honest Tune

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Posted on 9/15/15 at 1:13 pm to Ace Midnight

I'm sure Jerry had it dropped down a step for the acoustic show to get that haunting Chains tone. Classic set.

Also, Jerry must be like his dad Rooster. Nothing can kill the man. Glad he is still out kicking arse.

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Posted by DannyB

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Posted on 9/17/15 at 1:57 am to Ace Midnight

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Somewhat related, as the acoustic vibe for the unplugged show can be traced to the Jar of Flies EP - when AIC recorded "Jar of Flies" - Cantrell did not own an acoustic guitar.

I find it kind of hard to believe that Jerry Cantrell didn't own an acoustic guitar before Jar of Flies unless somebody else played guitar on SAP. Also, in many interviews the band stated that they wrote all their songs acoustically before playing them electric.

SAP was released in 1992. Jar of Flies wasn't released until 1994.

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