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Sunshine
Alice In Chains
BassGrunge / funk metal1990s (1990)
Original Gear
BassWashburn B‑70RS (studio/live during Facelift era) or Kramer Ferrington Acoustic Bass (doubling) — exact model for 'Sunshine' unknown
AmpAmpeg SVT2 (live/studio era) — exact model for 'Sunshine' unknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Mike Starr used Washburn B‑70RS and Kramer Ferrington acoustic bass during the Facelift era; live rig included Ampeg SVT2 heads and Tech21 SansAmp DI ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-facelift?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
Deep, growling low endPunchy and upfrontSlight overdrive or grit
Difficulty
The bassline in “Sunshine” is moderately challenging due to drop tuning and syncopated riffing, but remains accessible with steady finger or pick technique.
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Create Free AccountBassGrunge / funk metal1990s (1990)
Original Gear
BassWashburn B‑70RS (studio/live during Facelift era) or Kramer Ferrington Acoustic Bass (doubling) — exact model for 'Sunshine' unknown
AmpAmpeg SVT2 (live/studio era) — exact model for 'Sunshine' unknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Mike Starr used Washburn B‑70RS and Kramer Ferrington acoustic bass during the Facelift era; live rig included Ampeg SVT2 heads and Tech21 SansAmp DI ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-facelift?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
Deep, growling low endPunchy and upfrontSlight overdrive or grit
Difficulty
The bassline in “Sunshine” is moderately challenging due to drop tuning and syncopated riffing, but remains accessible with steady finger or pick technique.