Distorted Tone

Stinkfist

TOOL

Bassprog1990s

Original Gear

BassWal Mk1 4-string

AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ tube head

PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, multi-coil, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2

eqBoss Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (Ænima album); Justin Chancellor's main studio rig for this era. Likely amp-mic'd with DI blend.

Tone Character(10)

grittyaggressive midrangeclanky pick attackdeep lowsharmonic-rich overdriveslightly compressedcutting presencegrowlymetallic edgetight low end

Difficulty

The line requires tight, aggressive pick playing with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control to keep the overdriven tone articulate and punchy. The technical challenge is moderate but demands consistency and stamina.

Sources

Justin Chancellor's Bass Rig, Gear, Strings & Pedals Tool's Justin Chancellor's Epic Rig: Insider Look - Premier Guitar 46 + 2 and H. bass tone : r/ToolBand

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