What amp settings does TOOL use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 4.5, mid 8, treble 7, presence 7 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like TOOL?

They favour Diezel VH4 with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

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How to get TOOL's guitar tone

TOOL across 4 famous tones — mostly through Diezel VH4, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 4.5 · mid 8 · treble 7 · presence 7 (out of 10)

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TOOL's go-to amps

Diezel VH4 ×4

4 famous TOOL tones

The Grudge

gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6.5

Forty Six & 2

gain 6.5 · bass 4 · mid 8.5 · treble 7

Schism

gain 6 · bass 3.5 · mid 8.5 · treble 7

Lateralus

gain 6 · bass 4 · mid 8 · treble 7

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 495 tones.