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Distorted Tone
Love, Hate, Love
Alice In Chains
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, 1970s-80s model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Facelift album sessions); bassist: Mike Starr
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeraspy overdrivepunchy low endslightly scooped midsaggressive pick attackclear note separationgritty upper midssustained grindnot overly compressedclassic grunge saturation
Difficulty
The part is not technically complex but requires a steady, aggressive pick attack and dynamic control to maintain the signature grunge grind without losing note clarity.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, 1970s-80s model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Facelift album sessions); bassist: Mike Starr
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeraspy overdrivepunchy low endslightly scooped midsaggressive pick attackclear note separationgritty upper midssustained grindnot overly compressedclassic grunge saturation
Difficulty
The part is not technically complex but requires a steady, aggressive pick attack and dynamic control to maintain the signature grunge grind without losing note clarity.