No. 0412001·progressive-metal·3 blocks
Schism
Adam Jones' tone on Schism is dark, heavy, and mid-focused. A Les Paul in drop-D tuning through a Diezel VH4 and Mesa Rectifier blend creates a massive wall of low-end with enough midrange clarity to articulate the complex time signature changes. Jones uses minimal effects, relying on the raw power of the guitar and amp for his huge sound.
LateralusSignal path · input → output · 4 blocksLive values · Pedalboard
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Silverburst)
Pickups
HH
Tuning
bridge
Strings
drop_d
Diezel VH4 (Channel 3)
Mesa/Marshall 4x12 (V30/Greenback blend)
Shure SM57
Diezel VH4 (Channel 3)
preamp
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
5
Presence
5
Master
6
Engineer's note
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Adam Jones' tone on Schism is dark, heavy, and mid-focused. A Les Paul in drop-D tuning through a Diezel VH4 and Mesa Rectifier blend creates a massive wall of low-end with enough midrange clarity to articulate the complex time signature changes. Jones uses minimal effects, relying on the raw power of the guitar and amp for his huge sound.
— Adam Jones
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