Clean Tone

Would?

Alice In Chains

BassGrunge / Alternative metal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS‑2 (Mike Starr’s bass in the “Would?” video and studio tone)

AmpAmpeg SVT‑II head into SVT‑810E cabinet (plus ART SGX Nightbass and direct box on Dirt sessions)

PickupsP/J pickup set (Spector NS‑2)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble5

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Mike Starr used a Spector NS‑2 bass with P/J pickups, run through an Ampeg SVT‑II into SVT‑810E cabinet; studio tone for Dirt (which includes “Would?”) also involved an ART SGX Nightbass and direct box ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-facelift?utm_source=openai))

Tone Character(4)

thickopen and airy rhythmthroatyheavy but clear

Difficulty

The bass line in “Would?” is straightforward and foundational, using a pick for punch and clarity, making it slightly above beginner level due to groove nuance.

Sources

Sound Like Alice In Chains: Amp Settings and Gear Alice in Chains – Facelift - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Would? Bass tone help (Reddit)

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