Tool – Undertow album cover

Tool – Undertow

Album 1993

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1993 album Undertow.

Music from Undertow

Gear Used On Undertow

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Tool – Undertow (1993). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

World Instruments used by Adam Jones on Undertow

Sitars

Jerry Jones Electric Sitar

it hasn't been confirmed which brands electric sitar was used, but Adam did use some sort of electric sitar on the intro of "4°" from the 1993 album, "Undertow".

Effects Pedals used by Adam Jones on Undertow

Delay Effects Pedals

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Avg price: $116.15

At 2:19, a closeup of Adam's pedalboard shows a Boss DD3 delay pedal.

Flanger Effects Pedals

Boss BF-2 Flanger

Avg price: $136.29

2:13 on this YouTube video for DunlopTV, featuring Adam Jones's tech, Chris Leahey showing that part of Adam's distorted tone, seen in the pan of his board comes from one of the pedals that includes the Boss BF-2.

Microphones used by Maynard James Keenan on Undertow

Condenser Microphones

AKG C 1000

Avg price: $228.33

During the recording of "Undertow," an AKG C 1000 mic was used to capture Maynard's vocals, according to this article.

Amplifiers used by Paul D'Amour on Undertow

Bass Amplifier Heads

Gallien-Krueger 800RB

Avg price: $609.31

The 800RB is seen at 1:40 as shown by Sylvia Massy

Amplifiers used by Justin Chancellor on Undertow

Bass Preamps

Demeter Amplification VTBP-201

Justin used these earlier on during the Aenema tours. He also used one recording Lateralus and has recently been seen with one in his rack during the Fear Inoculum tours.