Adam Jones

Adam Thomas Jones (born January 15, 1965) is best known as the guitarist for the band Tool.

Equipment

Guitars

Jones owns two Silverburst Gibson Les Paul Customs, one of which is from 1978. These guitars are rare and sought after by collectors as their "silverburst" finish will turn to green over time - Silverbursts that have the original "silverburst" color are somewhat valuable. The color will change mainly when exposed to sunlight over long periods, since there was a special process used in the production of these guitars. Gibson reissued this guitar and sold it for exorbitant prices in 2003. Adam Jones' Silverbursts have had new pickups put in, a Seymour Duncan Jazz in the neck and a JB model in the bridge.

Related Topics:
Gibson - Les Paul - 1978 - 2003 - Seymour Duncan

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Amps

Jones owns and uses a vintage Marshall head, which is a non-master volume bass amplifier from 1976, Mesa Boogie dual rectifier (original, 2 channel version) and a Diezel VH4 amplifier.

Related Topics:
Marshall - Amplifier - 1976 - Mesa Boogie

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On Undertow and the Opiate EP the Marshall bass amplifier was used, as the mesa boogie dual rectifier and the Diezel were not around in 1993 or before.

Related Topics:
Undertow - Opiate EP

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On Ænima the Marshall amplifier was used for high frequencies . The Diezel VH4 was used to contribute the bass and mid range frequencies. The two amps were mixed accordingly to level out the frequencies.

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Lateralus was recorded with the Diezel amp, along with the Marshall bass amp. Occasionally, a SUNN head was used instead of the Mesa Boogie rectifier in the studio, but the Mesa Boogie is still used on stage.

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When playing live, Adam Jones' amps are all on at the same time, and are all on a "dirty" setting (distortion or commonly referred to as gain). To switch to a "clean" tone (undistorted) he simply rolls the volume on his guitar back enough to get a semi clean tone, and then plays the notes very gently without much attack on the strings from the pick to achieve a somewhat clean tone.

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Effects

Adam Jones uses an Ibanez digital delay pedal but has also been known to use the Line 6 DL-4 delay pedal. Additionally, he uses an Ibanez flanger and a Crybaby wah 535Q model for some lead breaks. The boss graphic EQ pedal he uses, is always left on. It has the mid-range frequencies on full for a rhythm sound that is associated with Tool.

Related Topics:
Ibanez - Delay - Flanger

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Jones also uses an "Epilady", a razor-like item used to rip off leg hair. In an interview, he explained that he took one apart and found that they have a spinning wire similar to that of a guitar string. He uses it by striking it gently on the strings. Jones also has a "Leslie" simulator which can be heard on "Die Eier Von Satan" off Ænima.

Related Topics:
Razor - Ænima

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