Riff Tone

Stinkfist

TOOL

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Adam Jones' silverburst, 1979 model)

AmpDiezel VH4 (channel 3, primary studio amp for Ænima era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996. Adam Jones used his 1979 Silverburst Les Paul Custom into a Diezel VH4 for the main riff of 'Stinkfist'. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionchunky low endarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsclear, focused attackminimal ambiencedry, direct soundcontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and articulation under high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Guitar Preamp Pedals | Equipboard

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