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Distorted Tone
The Grudge
TOOL
Bassprog2000s
Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio era), Mesa/Boogie 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (Lateralus album sessions); Justin Chancellor's main bass for this era and song
Tone Character(8)
growly midrange snarlaggressive, biting attackfuzzy, saturated upper midstight low end with punchslightly compressed sustaindistinct pick articulationharmonic-rich distortioncutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The part requires tight, aggressive pick technique, complex syncopation, and precise muting to keep the tone clear through heavy distortion and effects. The dynamic shifts and technical demands make it challenging for most bassists.
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Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (studio era), Mesa/Boogie 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (Lateralus album sessions); Justin Chancellor's main bass for this era and song
Tone Character(8)
growly midrange snarlaggressive, biting attackfuzzy, saturated upper midstight low end with punchslightly compressed sustaindistinct pick articulationharmonic-rich distortioncutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The part requires tight, aggressive pick technique, complex syncopation, and precise muting to keep the tone clear through heavy distortion and effects. The dynamic shifts and technical demands make it challenging for most bassists.