Distorted Tone

Right In Two

TOOL

Bassprog2000s

Original Gear

BassWal MkII 4-string

AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB + Demeter VTBP-201S preamp + Chandler Tube Driver (studio blend, likely Ampeg SVT for some tracks)

PickupsDual Wal humbuckers (filter preamp, multi-coil)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR Micro Amp

eqBoss Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer

distortionProCo ProCo Turbo Rat

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006, 10,000 Days album sessions

Tone Character(9)

growly midrange snarlaggressive, harmonically rich distortiontight low end with punchclanky attackslightly compressed sustaincutting upper midscomplex, layered overdrive textureclear note separation despite drivepercussive transient response

Difficulty

The part requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with dynamic control and clarity through a heavily overdriven tone. The polyrhythmic phrasing and maintaining note definition under distortion add to the challenge.

Sources

Tool's Justin Chancellor's Epic Rig: Insider Look - Premier Guitar Right In Two bass effects | TalkBass.com

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