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Distorted Tone
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Alice In Chains
BassGrunge / Alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (double‑tracked with Kramer Ferrington Acoustic‑Electric bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑2 (SVT‑II) into Ampeg 810E cabinet, plus ART SGX Nightbass preamp and DI
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Tone is a blend of three signals: miked SVT into 810E cab, ART SGX Nightbass processor, and DI; plus double‑tracking with acoustic‑electric bass
Tone Character(4)
thickheavyopen and airyblended layered tone
Difficulty
The bass line is foundational and steady, requiring consistent tone and timing; the main challenge is maintaining tight rhythm and blending layers, but technique is straightforward.
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Create Free AccountBassGrunge / Alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (double‑tracked with Kramer Ferrington Acoustic‑Electric bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑2 (SVT‑II) into Ampeg 810E cabinet, plus ART SGX Nightbass preamp and DI
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Tone is a blend of three signals: miked SVT into 810E cab, ART SGX Nightbass processor, and DI; plus double‑tracking with acoustic‑electric bass
Tone Character(4)
thickheavyopen and airyblended layered tone
Difficulty
The bass line is foundational and steady, requiring consistent tone and timing; the main challenge is maintaining tight rhythm and blending layers, but technique is straightforward.