Ampeg SVT settings
Schism settings for Ampeg SVT
TOOL · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" clean tone on a Ampeg SVT, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 4. Use the both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Fender Jazz Bass · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle)
Ampeg SVT 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 emphasize the growly character of the Jazz Bass.
- Experiment with the neck pickup for a warmer tone or blend both pickups for a more balanced sound.
- Keep your playing dynamic to maintain clarity and articulation in the clean tone.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg SVT 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 SVT 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 pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle).
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 Fender Jazz 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
Popular songs on the Ampeg SVT
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Hysteria · Muse
- Money · Pink Floyd
- Give it Away · Red Hot Chile Peppers
- Dean Town · Vulfpeck
- Symphony of Destruction · Megadeth
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Orion · Metallica
- Oh, Pretty Woman · Roy Orbison
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.