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Opiate

TOOL

BassAlternative metal / progressive metal1990s (early 1990s)

Original Gear

BassPossibly Ovation Magnum Bass (early Tool era, maybe used on Opiate) or Rickenbacker Chris Squire model / Music Man StingRay (used by Paul D’Amour on early recordings)
AmpUnknown (no specific bass amp documented for Opiate era)
PickupsUnknown

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence5
compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Bass gear from the Opiate era is not well documented; early bassist Paul D’Amour likely used Ovation Magnum Bass or Rickenbacker/SingRay, but no confirmed amp info.

Tone Character(3)
throaty churnrumblelow‑end presence

Difficulty

The bass part in “Opiate” is relatively straightforward, focusing on driving root‑note patterns with moderate fills, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

The Gear of Tool: The Instruments Behind the Alt‑Metal | Reverb NewsWhich bass guitar did Justin Chancellor used for recordings ? (Reddit)

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