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Schism guitar tone

Tool · Lateralus · 2001 · Alternative

KeyD minor (drop D)
ChordsDm riff 5/8+7/8
Overdrive

Main

AmpDiezel VH4 + Marshall
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (silverburst)
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN6.5
BASS6
MID5.5
TREBLE6
PRESENCE5.5
REVERB0

SIGNAL CHAIN

no pedals, straight into the amp

Drop D. The riff counts in 6.5/8 — feel it as a conversation, not math.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

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