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Opiate
TOOL
BassAlternative metal / progressive metal1990s (early 1990s)
Original Gear
BassPossibly Ovation Magnum Bass (early Tool era, maybe used on Opiate) or Rickenbacker Chris Squire model / Music Man StingRay (used by Paul D’Amour on early recordings)
AmpUnknown (no specific bass amp documented for Opiate era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Bass gear from the Opiate era is not well documented; early bassist Paul D’Amour likely used Ovation Magnum Bass or Rickenbacker/SingRay, but no confirmed amp info.
Tone Character(3)
throaty churnrumblelow‑end presence
Difficulty
The bass part in “Opiate” is relatively straightforward, focusing on driving root‑note patterns with moderate fills, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative metal / progressive metal1990s (early 1990s)
Original Gear
BassPossibly Ovation Magnum Bass (early Tool era, maybe used on Opiate) or Rickenbacker Chris Squire model / Music Man StingRay (used by Paul D’Amour on early recordings)
AmpUnknown (no specific bass amp documented for Opiate era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Bass gear from the Opiate era is not well documented; early bassist Paul D’Amour likely used Ovation Magnum Bass or Rickenbacker/SingRay, but no confirmed amp info.
Tone Character(3)
throaty churnrumblelow‑end presence
Difficulty
The bass part in “Opiate” is relatively straightforward, focusing on driving root‑note patterns with moderate fills, making it accessible to intermediate players.