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Distorted Tone
Lateralus
TOOL
Bassprog2000s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk II 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio, likely blended with DI and/or additional amp)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000-2001, album session for 'Lateralus'. Justin Chancellor's rig is confirmed via interviews and rig rundowns for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindclanky and metallic pick attacktight, controlled low endclear note separation under driveharmonically rich overdriveslightly compressedpresent upper midsdynamic, not overly squashedarticulate under heavy mix
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Lateralus' is technically demanding due to its shifting time signatures, aggressive pick attack, and the need to maintain articulation and dynamic control under a driven, mid-heavy tone.
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Original Gear
BassWal Mk II 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio, likely blended with DI and/or additional amp)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000-2001, album session for 'Lateralus'. Justin Chancellor's rig is confirmed via interviews and rig rundowns for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindclanky and metallic pick attacktight, controlled low endclear note separation under driveharmonically rich overdriveslightly compressedpresent upper midsdynamic, not overly squashedarticulate under heavy mix
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Lateralus' is technically demanding due to its shifting time signatures, aggressive pick attack, and the need to maintain articulation and dynamic control under a driven, mid-heavy tone.