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Clean Tone
Vicarious
TOOL
Bassprog2000s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk II 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (clean channel) into Mesa/Boogie RoadReady 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006, album: 10,000 Days. Justin Chancellor's rig is confirmed by Premier Guitar and Equipboard for this era. Clean sections use the 'clean' GK head and 8x10 cab.
Tone Character(10)
clear, piano-like attackdeep, tight low endstrong midrange presencearticulate note separationslightly compressed sustainmodern, focused clarityfull but not boomy lowsno audible distortiondistinct pick attackslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Vicarious' demands accurate pick playing, dynamic control, and precise muting to achieve the signature clarity and punch. The syncopated rhythms and interplay with drums add to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
BassWal Mk II 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (clean channel) into Mesa/Boogie RoadReady 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006, album: 10,000 Days. Justin Chancellor's rig is confirmed by Premier Guitar and Equipboard for this era. Clean sections use the 'clean' GK head and 8x10 cab.
Tone Character(10)
clear, piano-like attackdeep, tight low endstrong midrange presencearticulate note separationslightly compressed sustainmodern, focused clarityfull but not boomy lowsno audible distortiondistinct pick attackslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Vicarious' demands accurate pick playing, dynamic control, and precise muting to achieve the signature clarity and punch. The syncopated rhythms and interplay with drums add to the technical challenge.