Clean Tone
The Grudge
TOOL
Bassprog2000s
Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio era), Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (live backup)
PickupsDual Wal humbuckers (filter-based, multi-coil, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Lateralus album (2000/2001), likely amp + DI blend
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep but controlled lowsfast transient responseslightly compressedglassy top endno audible drivefocused midrangetight, punchy attacknatural sustain
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight fingerstyle technique, rhythmic accuracy, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation in a complex, layered arrangement.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio era), Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (live backup)
PickupsDual Wal humbuckers (filter-based, multi-coil, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Lateralus album (2000/2001), likely amp + DI blend
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep but controlled lowsfast transient responseslightly compressedglassy top endno audible drivefocused midrangetight, punchy attacknatural sustain
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight fingerstyle technique, rhythmic accuracy, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation in a complex, layered arrangement.
The Grudge settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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