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Solo Tone
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TOOL
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpDiezel VH4 (Blueface) + 1976 Marshall Super Bass (blended, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Ænima' (1996); Adam Jones is known to blend the Diezel VH4 and Marshall Super Bass for heavy tones. The Les Paul Custom with SH-4 JB bridge pickup is confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight low endarticulate pick attackcomplex harmonicsrich midrangepercussive chugambient delay trailsslight modulation swirlfocused bridge pickup bitemodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, effects, and dynamics, with intricate timing and expressive techniques that demand a high level of skill and familiarity with effect layering.
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Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpDiezel VH4 (Blueface) + 1976 Marshall Super Bass (blended, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ænima' (1996); Adam Jones is known to blend the Diezel VH4 and Marshall Super Bass for heavy tones. The Les Paul Custom with SH-4 JB bridge pickup is confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight low endarticulate pick attackcomplex harmonicsrich midrangepercussive chugambient delay trailsslight modulation swirlfocused bridge pickup bitemodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, effects, and dynamics, with intricate timing and expressive techniques that demand a high level of skill and familiarity with effect layering.