Clean Tone
Forty Six & 2
TOOL
BassProgressive metal / alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man Stingray
AmpGallien-Krueger (clean) + dirty amp chain (dirty via Turbo Rat + Boss GEB‑7 into GK), Mesa/Boogie cabs
PickupsActive humbucker (Stingray stock)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Stingray used on Forty Six & 2; signal split clean/dirty; flanger (Boss BF‑2) used for modulation
Tone Character(4)
mid‑heavyflanged modulationclean/dirty blendaggressive yet articulate
Difficulty
The bass line requires intermediate to advanced rhythmic control, precise pick technique, and managing modulation effects while retaining clarity.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassProgressive metal / alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man Stingray
AmpGallien-Krueger (clean) + dirty amp chain (dirty via Turbo Rat + Boss GEB‑7 into GK), Mesa/Boogie cabs
PickupsActive humbucker (Stingray stock)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Stingray used on Forty Six & 2; signal split clean/dirty; flanger (Boss BF‑2) used for modulation
Tone Character(4)
mid‑heavyflanged modulationclean/dirty blendaggressive yet articulate
Difficulty
The bass line requires intermediate to advanced rhythmic control, precise pick technique, and managing modulation effects while retaining clarity.
Forty Six & 2 settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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