Fender Rumble 15 settings
Schism settings for Fender Rumble 15
TOOL · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 15, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GSR200 · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Fender Rumble 15 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use both pickups for a balanced tone that retains brightness.
- Keep your fingers close to the neck for a warmer sound while maintaining clarity.
- Experiment with finger placement to find the sweet spot for a clean attack.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 15 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 Fender Rumble 15 settings for Schism?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Schism?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
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 Ibanez GSR200. 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 Fender Rumble 15
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Hysteria · Muse
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Money · Pink Floyd
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Another One Bites the Dust · Queen
- My Name Is Mud · Primus
- Orion · Metallica
- Message In a Bottle · The Police
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.