Distorted Tone
Would?
Alice In Chains
BassGrunge / Alternative Metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (P/J pickup set)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑II head into SVT‑810E 8×10 cabinet; plus ART SGX Nightbass and DI blending
PickupsP/J (Precision/Jazz) high‑output
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble5.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Also possibly double‑tracked with Kramer Ferrington acoustic‑electric bass
Tone Character(4)
thickgrittypunchyopen and airy yet heavy
Difficulty
The bass line is rhythmically straightforward and foundational, but playing in drop tuning with consistent pick technique adds a small layer of challenge.
Sources
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassGrunge / Alternative Metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS‑2 (P/J pickup set)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑II head into SVT‑810E 8×10 cabinet; plus ART SGX Nightbass and DI blending
PickupsP/J (Precision/Jazz) high‑output
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble5.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Also possibly double‑tracked with Kramer Ferrington acoustic‑electric bass
Tone Character(4)
thickgrittypunchyopen and airy yet heavy
Difficulty
The bass line is rhythmically straightforward and foundational, but playing in drop tuning with consistent pick technique adds a small layer of challenge.
Would? settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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