Clean Tone
Rain When I Die
Alice In Chains
BassGrunge / Alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (likely with EMG pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑2PRO or vintage Ampeg SVT heads
PickupsEMG (active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Mike Starr played Spector bass; later bassist Mike Inez uses Spector NS‑2 and Warwick, with Ampeg SVT rigs.
Tone Character(4)
thickpunchyin‑your‑facegrunge‑sludgy
Difficulty
The bassline is groove‑driven with steady patterns and moderate syncopation, requiring solid timing and feel but not advanced technique.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (likely with EMG pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑2PRO or vintage Ampeg SVT heads
PickupsEMG (active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Mike Starr played Spector bass; later bassist Mike Inez uses Spector NS‑2 and Warwick, with Ampeg SVT rigs.
Tone Character(4)
thickpunchyin‑your‑facegrunge‑sludgy
Difficulty
The bassline is groove‑driven with steady patterns and moderate syncopation, requiring solid timing and feel but not advanced technique.
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