Distorted Tone

Died

Alice In Chains

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassWarwick Streamer Stage I (Moon Burst, 1991)

AmpAmpeg SVT (1969 model) with Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10 cabinet

PickupsEMG active PJ configuration

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Notes

Studio recording, 1998 (Alice In Chains self-titled era, Mike Inez on bass). Mike Inez confirmed use of this Warwick and SVT rig for late 1990s AIC studio work.

Tone Character(9)

heavily saturated low endgrowly midrangeaggressive pick attackclanky upper midsfuzzy overdrive texturetight, compressed punchslightly scooped but presentpercussive and cuttingsustained, grinding distortion

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands a strong, consistent pick attack and control of note definition under heavy overdrive. The main challenge is maintaining articulation and groove in a dense, saturated mix.

Sources

Alice In Chains' Mike Inez: 'Picking very hard is part of my tone secret - I attribute that to Zakk Wylde!' | Guitar World Mike Inez | Equipboard Alice in Chains Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Alice In Chains's bassist fans, Please Help!

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