15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Schism settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
TOOL · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" clean tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5. Use the both pickups balanced pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS23 · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5.5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to emphasize the punchy character of the PJ pickups.
- Experiment with finger placement near the bridge for a brighter tone.
- Maintain a steady, even attack to preserve the clean nature of the sound.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (1979)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 (studio recording, channel 3, 2000/2001 era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Schism adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts TOOL's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Schism?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5.
Which pickup should I use for Schism?
Both pickups balanced.
What gear did TOOL use on Schism?
Bass: Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (1979). Amp: Diezel VH4 (studio recording, channel 3, 2000/2001 era).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS23. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Schism on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.