Riff Tone

H.

TOOL

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (late 70s/early 80s, stock Bill Lawrence pickups)

Amp1976 Marshall Super Bass + Diezel VH4 (Channel 3, blended in studio)

PickupsBill Lawrence humbuckers (stock on late 70s/early 80s Les Paul Custom Silverburst)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Wah

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 2000/2001 for 'Lateralus'. Adam Jones is confirmed to have used his Silverburst Les Paul Custom with stock Bill Lawrence pickups, running into a blend of a 1976 Marshall Super Bass and a Diezel VH4 (Channel 3) for the album. No evidence of live-only gear or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and mid-heavytight and articulatepercussive attackslightly compressedclear note separationpunchy low endpresent upper midsmodest amp gain, not high-gain saturationdynamic pick responsesubtle ambience from delay/flanger

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, dynamic palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation through subtle modulation and delay effects. The polyrhythmic structure and dynamic control make it challenging for most players.

Sources

Tool – Lateralus - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Tool - Schism Adam Jones | Equipboard

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