Riff Tone
Parabola
TOOL
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Black, late 1970s)
AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Dimarzio PAF (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
eqDOD DOD FX40B Equalizer
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Lateralus album). Adam Jones is confirmed to have used his black Les Paul Custom and Diezel VH4 for the riff section of 'Parabola'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebuzzsaw-like distortionmassive and saturatedfocused low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midscrushing heavinessclear note separationaggressive pick attacksustained power chords
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight timing, and aggressive picking to achieve the signature percussive and articulate sound. The syncopated rhythm and stamina needed for the heavy, repetitive riffing increase the difficulty.
This tone has been researched 9 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Black, late 1970s)
AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Dimarzio PAF (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
eqDOD DOD FX40B Equalizer
This tone has been researched 9 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Lateralus album). Adam Jones is confirmed to have used his black Les Paul Custom and Diezel VH4 for the riff section of 'Parabola'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebuzzsaw-like distortionmassive and saturatedfocused low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midscrushing heavinessclear note separationaggressive pick attacksustained power chords
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight timing, and aggressive picking to achieve the signature percussive and articulate sound. The syncopated rhythm and stamina needed for the heavy, repetitive riffing increase the difficulty.
Parabola settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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