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Opiate Bass Tone Settings — TOOL
TOOL · 1990s · Alternative metal / progressive metal
Original Recording
Bass
Rickenbacker 4001 Chris Squire model (Paul D'Amour era)
Pickups
Unknown
Amp
Unknown
Pickup Position
Unknown
On early recordings including Opiate, bassist Paul D'Amour used a Rickenbacker 4001 Chris Squire model and Music Man StingRay, laying the tonal groundwork for the band’s sound. Specific gear for that track is not well documented.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Treble6
Presence6.5
compression4.5
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Tone Character
- Punchy low-end
- Distinct mid‑range presence
- Clear, cutting tone
Playing Technique
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