Distorted Tone
Love, Hate, Love
Alice In Chains
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, 1970s-80s model)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
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, 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)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
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, 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.
Love, Hate, Love settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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