Clean Tone

Intolerance

TOOL

Bassprog1990s

Original Gear

BassRickenbacker 4001

AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+

PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Undertow album sessions, 1992-1993

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchydeep low endclear note definitionslightly scooped midscrisp attacknatural sustainstudio clarityno audible drivefocusedarticulate

Difficulty

While the clean section is not technically virtuosic, it requires tight timing, consistent pick articulation, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a sparse mix.

Sources

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