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Schism Guitar Tone — TOOL

Exact amp settings for every part of “Schism”, a metal 2000s track by TOOL.

Schism by TOOL has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

Schism — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall
Gain 6Bass 3.5Mid 8.5Treble 7Presence 7.5Reverb 1
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Riff · Bass · Bass

Schism — Riff · Bass · Bass

Amp: Gallien-Krueger / Mesa
Gain 4Bass 6Mid 7Treble 6Presence 5Reverb 1
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Schism guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Schism by TOOL?

The main part uses gain 6, bass 3.5, mid 8.5, treble 7, presence 7.5, reverb 1 (out of 10) on the Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall. Schism has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Riff · Bass · Bass) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Schism?

These tones were built around Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall, Gallien-Krueger / Mesa. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Schism tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Schism?

Schism by TOOL has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Riff · Bass · Bass. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Schism guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.