Riff Tone

Intension

TOOL

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom

AmpBogner Uberschall, Rivera KR7 Knucklehead Reverb, plus likely Marshall Silver Jubilee (Jones' core studio rig for 10,000 Days era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge pickup only)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Digital Delay pedal (likely Boss DD-3 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 (10,000 Days sessions). Guitar World confirms Les Paul Custom with SH-4 JB bridge pickup. Multiple amps blended in studio; Bogner Uberschall and Rivera KR7 are specifically cited for this album. Clean section likely uses lower gain settings and digital delay pedals. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

ambient and ethereallush, spatial delay repeatsclear, bell-like note articulationsoft, expressive dynamicswarm yet present highssmooth, uncompressed clean sustainwide stereo image (multi-amp blend)no audible distortion or crunchdelicate attack with pickatmospheric, floating texture

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for precise timing with multiple delay repeats, clean picking technique, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and atmosphere.

Sources

Updated my Adam Jones rig! : r/ToolBand The secrets behind Adam Jones' guitar tone on Tool's Jambi | Guitar World How many of you guys like "Intension"? : r/ToolBand

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