Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Schism settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
TOOL · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" clean tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5. Use the both pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY4 · updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- both
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5.5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to emphasize the punchy attack of the StingRay.
- Experiment with your right-hand position to find the sweet spot for brightness.
- Keep your playing dynamics consistent to maintain clarity in the clean tone.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Schism?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY4. 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
Popular songs on the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
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- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Orion · Metallica
- Money · Pink Floyd
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.