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rhythm guitar from “stinkfist” by tool | ToneDB

stinkfist

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rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A heavy, detuned, and aggressive rhythm guitar tone with a distinct mid-range character and tight low-end. It's thick, powerful, and slightly dissonant, fitting the song's intense and unsettling atmosphere.

Gear

Gibson Les Paulinstrument
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Diezel VH4amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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DOD FX25 Envelope Filterprocessing
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The Story

Adam Jones recorded his rhythm guitar parts for "Stinkfist" using a Gibson Les Paul through a Diezel VH4 amplifier, with a DOD FX25 Envelope Filter adding subtle dynamic texture to the signal. The track was produced by David Bottrill and features Jones' signature detuned approach, likely in Drop D tuning or lower. The SM57 microphone was used to capture the cabinet, which was standard practice for the band's guitar recording during this era.

Production Credits

Producer: David Bottrill

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Diezel VH4

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: DOD FX25 Envelope Filter

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Les Paul style guitar with humbuckers.
  • Use the Diezel VH4's gain channel as a base, focusing on a tight and aggressive sound.
  • Experiment with the DOD FX25 to add dynamic interest without being too overt.
  • Consider a slight mid-boost in the amp's EQ or post-processing to enhance the guitar's presence.
  • Tune down to Drop D or lower to match the song's tuning.

Original Gear

  • Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
  • Diezel VH4(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • DOD FX25 Envelope Filter(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite$89-$149

Alternative to: Diezel VH4 amplifier

Provides the tight, aggressive high-gain character similar to the VH4's sound with excellent low-end control for detuned playing

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Revv Generator 120 MKIII$2,200-$2,500

Alternative to: Diezel VH4 amplifier

Modern high-gain amplifier with similar tight, focused distortion character and excellent note definition for heavy rhythm work

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s$450-$550

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Budget-friendly option with humbuckers that can deliver the thick, sustained tone needed for Tool's heavy rhythm parts

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DOD FX25B Envelope Filter$80-$120

Alternative to: DOD FX25 Envelope Filter

Current reissue of the exact same pedal Jones used, providing the subtle dynamic filtering effect heard on the recording

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Gibson Les Paul Studio$1,200-$1,500

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

More affordable Gibson option with the same mahogany body and humbucker pickup combination for authentic Tool tone

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