Adam Jones Rig Setup (Help Needed)

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I also heard Adam prefers 3 ply toilet paper before his recording sessions over his otherwise more usual 2 ply for everyday use.

Could play a part for sure.
 
Ventura":25r1hhqj said:
I also heard Adam prefers 3 ply toilet paper before his recording sessions over his otherwise more usual 2 ply for everyday use.

Could play a part for sure.
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That's really interesting because I heard he practices stool holding during recording sessions. Apparently it enhances creativity. His tone is dialed in the way it is because all the loud bass frequencies help prevent encopresis from occurring. This was a big problem when they recorded Opiate and Undertow. The Mesa and later the Diezel was added to beef up the low end, and it fixed the problem. I'm pretty sure my source on this is reliable.
 
guitarobert":2gzhyljw said:
Ventura":2gzhyljw said:
I also heard Adam prefers 3 ply toilet paper before his recording sessions over his otherwise more usual 2 ply for everyday use.

Could play a part for sure.
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That's really interesting because I heard he practices stool holding during recording sessions. Apparently it enhances creativity. His tone is dialed in the way it is because all the loud bass frequencies help prevent encopresis from occurring. This was a big problem when they recorded Opiate and Undertow. The Mesa and later the Diezel was added to beef up the low end, and it fixed the problem. I'm pretty sure my source on this is reliable.
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I'd heard this too. I thought it was sheer speculation. But it totally makes sense.
 
That is why the third album was titled "Ænima"....
 
MOOSEHEADS":3t4lbwvm said:
FourT6and2":3t4lbwvm said:
MOOSEHEADS":3t4lbwvm said:
If one takes a screen shot at the correct exact moment of the practice sessions before one of the mini tours there is a piece of painters tape that has a certain speaker wrote on it. This is on the cab below the infamous superbass.

Not a G12 in that cab if you believe the tape.
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Well why the secrecy. Out with it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSxyTYfYzso

Only Jesus at the hand of Frankenstein knows the truth. :confused:
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This is why people hate Tool fans.
 

This is random but I'm in the process of replicating his pedalboard. I still have to buy the Micro Amp, DD-3, Korg DTR-1, Strobo Stomp, and Goodrich volume pedal.

He and the rest of the band also use these Littlite mixer lights for there pedal board and synths. Maynard also has one on the keys he plays on his stage riser.

https://www.amazon.com/Littlite-L-18-LED ... B0002RDL6G


I actually was lucky enough to DUNLOP BB535 on Reverb the other day for $75. I have never seen one for sale recently anywhere else. I sold my regular 535Q and bought it and I have to say it sounds alot more like Jones's wah. It also has dual leds when its engaged and for the boost.



 
Cool light!
When you get done with the pedal board then you need to grab the silverburst and the amps.
Good luck on that cause your gonna need it
 
Delysiddiaires":2huxild5 said:
This is random but I'm in the process of replicating his pedalboard. I still have to buy the Micro Amp, DD-3, Korg DTR-1, Strobo Stomp, and Goodrich volume pedal.
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Nice. Going to get any Virus synths??

Regardless of being a self-admitted Tool fan, I dig the vibe Virus synths give.

jonl":2huxild5 said:
Good luck on that cause your gonna need it
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Ya... There is that :student:
 
I used to be fascinated about how guitar musicians created their guitar sounds, and would spend hours dissecting all the information I researched. But over time I've become more focused on creating my own guitar sounds, even if I am influenced by different musicians with the tools I use.
 
I have the Silverburst, it's an 1982 original.
And the amps... the marshall, and silver vh4...one day, but the blueface will probably never happen..not for lack of funds but because no one wants to sell theirs..

And by the way Jonl, your videos are awesome.

And no I probably won't get the virus synths right away. The original Indigo is hard to come by. There was a Roland PK-5 on Craigslist here in Tn recently tho, but there not that hard to find.
Then there's the Roland VK-8m organ sound module...
 
I know of two Original Blueface amps for sale.
Both are over seas and both are wired 220 so they would need a swap to 120 if your in USA.
One of them is pickup only, if I could I'd fly over to get it.
 
Delysiddiaires":1tj4upqj said:
I have the Silverburst, it's an 1982 original.
And the amps... the marshall, and silver vh4...one day, but the blueface will probably never happen..not for lack of funds but because no one wants to sell theirs..
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According to Adam, his Silverburst was a '94... :P :yes: ;)

 
^ yes, with special paint and a magical stainless steel screw that cannot be removed otherwise it'll change the overall resonance of the wood of the guitar and its inherent tone. The strap plays a massive role in his tone too, so I've been told and researched.
 
jonl":2epmeayu said:
I know of two Original Blueface amps for sale.
Both are over seas and both are wired 220 so they would need a swap to 120 if your in USA.
One of them is pickup only, if I could I'd fly over to get it.
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How much are they, individually?

I was lucky enough to inherited my silverburst. My grandfather bought it in late 1982 for $2000 as a graduation gift for my dad. It sat in the window of the local music shop here in tn. The case still has the original receipt in it.
 
Delysiddiaires":30v3lbdz said:
jonl":30v3lbdz said:
I know of two Original Blueface amps for sale.
Both are over seas and both are wired 220 so they would need a swap to 120 if your in USA.
One of them is pickup only, if I could I'd fly over to get it.
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How much are they, individually?

I was lucky enough to inherited my silverburst. My grandfather bought it in late 1982 for $2000 as a graduation gift for my dad. It sat in the window of the local music shop here in tn. The case still has the original receipt in it.
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$4800 for one shipped to USA

The other is $2700 but you gotta fly to Germany and pick it up :lol: :LOL:
 
You can't be serious.. Musicians friend was getting like $5600 for a new silver vh4. ..I figured the older ones would be 6-8k
 
Delysiddiaires":28bodg5n said:
You can't be serious.. Musicians friend was getting like $5600 for a new silver vh4. ..I figured the older ones would be 6-8k
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Haha yeah, most people who want Diezel vh4 want the new stuff.
Only a select few Tool freaks want the Blueface.

They are hard to get in the USA as well.
 
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