Distorted Tone

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TOOL

Bassprog1990s

Original Gear

BassWal MkII 4-string

AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (dirty channel, studio rackmount, into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab)

PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, multi-coil, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

presence6

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2

distortionPro Co Pro Co Turbo Rat

eqBoss Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (Ænima album); signal split between clean and dirty amps, with pedals into dirty amp; likely amp-mic + DI blend

Tone Character(10)

growly midrange snarlaggressive, biting attackclanky upper midstight low endclear note definition under distortionslightly compressedpresent, cutting in mixdistinct pick grindharmonic overtonescontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The main challenge is maintaining tight, articulate pick attack and muting under heavy overdrive, with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control. The part is not virtuosic but requires solid technique and consistency.

Sources

Tool's Justin Chancellor's Epic Rig: Insider Look - Premier Guitar Tool's bass tone with just an Ibanez Soundgear bass & amp?Tool growly bass tone H. Intro : r/ToolBand

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