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Distorted Tone
Pneuma
TOOL
Bassprog2010s+
Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio, likely blended with DI); possible Ampeg SVT for additional grit
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019, Fear Inoculum sessions. Justin Chancellor is known to use both amp and DI blends in studio.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive midrange punchclanky and percussive attackgrowly, harmonically rich overdrivetight, slightly compressed low endpresent upper mids and trebleslight fuzz/drive texturedistinct note separationcomplex, layered distortion
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Pneuma' requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity under heavy overdrive, all while navigating complex rhythms and odd time signatures.
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Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio, likely blended with DI); possible Ampeg SVT for additional grit
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019, Fear Inoculum sessions. Justin Chancellor is known to use both amp and DI blends in studio.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive midrange punchclanky and percussive attackgrowly, harmonically rich overdrivetight, slightly compressed low endpresent upper mids and trebleslight fuzz/drive texturedistinct note separationcomplex, layered distortion
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Pneuma' requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity under heavy overdrive, all while navigating complex rhythms and odd time signatures.