Clean Tone
Nutshell
Alice In Chains
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassWarwick Alien Fretless Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-2PRO into Ampeg SVT-810E cabinet
PickupsPiezo (acoustic bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
Notes
Live, MTV Unplugged, 1996. Mike Inez on bass.
Tone Character(9)
clear and openshimmering highsslightly scooped low-midsnatural acoustic resonancechorused spatial widtharticulate note attackwarm sustainno distortion or drivepresent but not harsh
Difficulty
The line is straightforward and mostly root-based, but requires a steady hand with a pick on a fretless acoustic, and attention to dynamics and note clarity to match the song's exposed, emotional feel.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassWarwick Alien Fretless Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-2PRO into Ampeg SVT-810E cabinet
PickupsPiezo (acoustic bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
Notes
Live, MTV Unplugged, 1996. Mike Inez on bass.
Tone Character(9)
clear and openshimmering highsslightly scooped low-midsnatural acoustic resonancechorused spatial widtharticulate note attackwarm sustainno distortion or drivepresent but not harsh
Difficulty
The line is straightforward and mostly root-based, but requires a steady hand with a pick on a fretless acoustic, and attention to dynamics and note clarity to match the song's exposed, emotional feel.
Nutshell settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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