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Riff Tone
Stinkfist
TOOL
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Revision F), Marshall Super Bass 100 (1976, modded)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996. Adam Jones is known to blend the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Marshall Super Bass amps for the Ænima album, including 'Stinkfist.' No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky palm-muted chugsaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate note separationfocused low endslightly scooped midsclear pick attackdense, layered gaincontrolled feedbackmetallic, modern alternative metal
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. While not technically virtuosic, it demands solid timing and stamina.
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Original Gear
Guitar1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Revision F), Marshall Super Bass 100 (1976, modded)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996. Adam Jones is known to blend the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Marshall Super Bass amps for the Ænima album, including 'Stinkfist.' No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky palm-muted chugsaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate note separationfocused low endslightly scooped midsclear pick attackdense, layered gaincontrolled feedbackmetallic, modern alternative metal
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. While not technically virtuosic, it demands solid timing and stamina.