Amp settings
Schism settings for Amp
TOOL · adapted 56 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 4. Use the both pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- both
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to achieve a warm and rounded tone.
- Experiment with the pickup blend to find the sweet spot between warmth and brightness.
- Adjust your playing dynamics to emphasize the mid-range frequencies without adding distortion.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp 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 Amp settings for Schism?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Schism?
both.
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?
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.