Distorted Tone

Vicarious

TOOL

Bassprog2000s

Original Gear

BassWal MkII 4-string

AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio, 2006 era)

PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, filter preamp)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionDBX DBX 160A Compressor

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

fuzzLovetone Lovetone Big Cheese

Notes

Studio recording, 2006, album: 10,000 Days. Justin Chancellor blends amp and DI, often with parallel effects.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive midrange snarlclanky pick attackgrowly and grittytight low endarticulate note definitionslightly compressedrich harmonic contentcutting presencelayered distortion (not fuzz)punchy, not boomy

Difficulty

The part requires tight, aggressive pick playing with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control, plus managing a complex effects chain for consistent tone.

Sources

Tool – 10,000 Days - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Justin Chancellor's rig explained, for that Tool sound : r/Bass - Reddit An effect pedal for Tool covers. : r/Bass - Reddit TOOL- Vicarious (Bass Cover) - Reddit How would you describe this tone? (Justin Chancellor on 10000 days)

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