Solo Tone

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TOOL

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom

AmpDiezel VH4 (Blueface) + 1976 Marshall Super Bass (blended, studio recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger

eqDOD DOD FX40B Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ænima' (1996); Adam Jones is known to blend the Diezel VH4 and Marshall Super Bass for heavy tones. The Les Paul Custom with SH-4 JB bridge pickup is confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight low endarticulate pick attackcomplex harmonicsrich midrangepercussive chugambient delay trailsslight modulation swirlfocused bridge pickup bitemodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, effects, and dynamics, with intricate timing and expressive techniques that demand a high level of skill and familiarity with effect layering.

Sources

The secrets behind Adam Jones' guitar tone on Tool's Jambi | Guitar World Adam Jones | Equipboard Adam Jones (Tool) amp setup questions : r/GuitarAmps

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