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Distorted Tone
Sludge Factory
Alice In Chains
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (likely Euro or USA model, 1990s era, Mike Inez signature not yet released)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, self-titled 'Tripod' album sessions
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdrivegrowling midrangeclanky pick attacktight, punchy lowsfuzzy sustainslightly scooped low midscompressed dynamicsaudible tube breakupaggressive presencenotably distorted but not fuzzed out
Difficulty
The part is not technically demanding in terms of speed or note choice, but requires tight, consistent pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain the song's aggressive, gritty feel.
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Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (likely Euro or USA model, 1990s era, Mike Inez signature not yet released)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, self-titled 'Tripod' album sessions
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdrivegrowling midrangeclanky pick attacktight, punchy lowsfuzzy sustainslightly scooped low midscompressed dynamicsaudible tube breakupaggressive presencenotably distorted but not fuzzed out
Difficulty
The part is not technically demanding in terms of speed or note choice, but requires tight, consistent pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain the song's aggressive, gritty feel.