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Clean Tone
Stinkfist
TOOL
Bassprog1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (4-string, likely early 1990s model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ tube amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Ænima album (1995-1996 sessions), clean section of 'Stinkfist'
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endtight, punchy attackslightly scooped midsbright, percussive highsmodern, hi-fi clarityfast transient responseno audible distortionpiano-like note separation
Difficulty
While the clean section is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, it requires tight timing, consistent fingerstyle articulation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature clear, punchy tone.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (4-string, likely early 1990s model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ tube amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Ænima album (1995-1996 sessions), clean section of 'Stinkfist'
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endtight, punchy attackslightly scooped midsbright, percussive highsmodern, hi-fi clarityfast transient responseno audible distortionpiano-like note separation
Difficulty
While the clean section is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, it requires tight timing, consistent fingerstyle articulation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature clear, punchy tone.