Clean Tone
Rotten Apple
Alice In Chains
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
Bass1990s Spector NS-2 (Mike Inez's main bass for 'Jar of Flies')
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab
PickupsEMG PJ (Precision/Jazz configuration, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus (or similar chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 'Jar of Flies' sessions, 1993
Tone Character(10)
deep and full-bodiedlush low endslightly scooped but present midsclear, piano-like attacksmooth sustainsubtle chorus shimmerstudio-polished claritywarm, enveloping lowstouch of spatial widthno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The line is moderately challenging due to its phrasing and need for consistent, smooth fingerstyle playing with dynamic control, but does not involve advanced technical demands.
Sources
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Original Gear
Bass1990s Spector NS-2 (Mike Inez's main bass for 'Jar of Flies')
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab
PickupsEMG PJ (Precision/Jazz configuration, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus (or similar chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 'Jar of Flies' sessions, 1993
Tone Character(10)
deep and full-bodiedlush low endslightly scooped but present midsclear, piano-like attacksmooth sustainsubtle chorus shimmerstudio-polished claritywarm, enveloping lowstouch of spatial widthno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The line is moderately challenging due to its phrasing and need for consistent, smooth fingerstyle playing with dynamic control, but does not involve advanced technical demands.
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