The Secret Weapon of Tool: Justin Chancellor

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With their uncompromising blend of distorted guitar riffs, formidable time signatures and brain-melting bass lines, Tool are quite unlike any other band (and it's not ALL just Justin Chancellor?!).
In today’s video, we’re going to show you how to play seven of Tool’s greatest bass lines. We don’t want to spoil it and tell you which ones, but we’ll give you a hint… we’re talking about Schism, Jambi, and Lateralus. (Plus, a whole bunch of others!)
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:26 - 01 - Sober
03:29 - 02- Jambi
04:19 - Delay Effects
07:27 - Wal Bass
08:37 - 03 - Forty Six & 2
11:21 - 04 - Intension
13:36 - 05 - Lateralus
15:19 - 06 - The Pot
17:31 - 07 - Schism
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[@Jack-vn8jy]

Fun fact, Chancellor actually does play fingerstyle on one tool track, 10,000 days (wings pt.2), towards the end he switches back to pick though

[@tiojohann]

YES, I was searching for this comment hahahah one of the most fun tunes to play. Lots of endurance needed though.

[@ouie-fl4qo]

There’s also 3 or 4 songs in beadg

[@therobotFrom94]

only reason i found this out was bc of the Rig Rundown that just dropped like a week ago :')

[@Jack-vn8jy]

@@therobotFrom94 pretty sure that's how most people found out

[@Jack-vn8jy]

@tiojohann yeah tried learning it a few months ago, my forearm was on fire

[@greenwallpaper7745]

you could literally do this with any and every tool song the band is perfect

[@ClockworkEngineer]

Every member of the band is a master, like Queen and Rush.

[@sebg2086]

just sad he play with a pick....and pick take less skill

[@user-ei7de4ld4l]

@86 huh? it's for the tone, not to make it easy, it would be impossible without a pick... He also is a guitar player so he is used to using a pick, guitar players make the best bass players... Do not be sad

[@denisblack9897]

@@sebg2086he is not playing it with a pick, he’s playing a 4-string guitar I know cause I’m exactly the same Let’s talk about skill, when you can play power chords on bass for 3 hours in a row without cramping. I’m being a dick just cause you asked for it.

[@user-xo8zc9ti9u]

@@user-ei7de4ld4l cliff burton steve digorgio alex webster dave ellefson in question

[@nuggers23]

R u kidding me?! One hour ago rig rundown with JC and 3 minutes ago this?!?! 😂😅❤❤❤

[@gregorygalyan3670]

Dude thanks

[@FourT6and22]

Where is there a recent rig rundown vid?

[@nuggers23]

@@FourT6and22 Premier Guitar :)

[@joeerik5299]

Seriously! Today keeps on giving!

[@enhabeer]

That’s great marketing

[@AnotherUntamedHeart]

Paul was a guitar player prior to joining Tool in 1990. He left the band because he felt unsatisfied creatively and wanted to get back to guitar. At that point he created the band Lush. My band Thunderin' Reign opened up for Tool a couple of times at the Mason Jar in Phoenix in 92. The Phoenix New Times just posted an article about this, written by Benjamin Leatherman. Thanks for doing some Tool finally, Ian! 🛠🔧❤❤❤

[@MetaLorDeviLeo]

It's not Lush, it's Lusk 😁 but Lush a great shoegaze band !

[@MrSnivs]

Imagine quitting Tool

[@mapexzildjian6361]

Good it wasn't a contentious departure. Danny said he is still real good friends with Paul and worked with him recently.

[@Spermwhales93]

@@MrSnivsHe's in Ministry now, so it's not as if he lost anything cool by leaving Tool

[@srbaran]

I'm pretty sure Adam Jones originally played bass prior to joining Tool, too.

[@LDwiggs]

The absolute beauty of the complexity within Tool’s music is just mind-bending.

[@EllissDee4you4me]

After all these years, I’m still convinced Tool is not a band, but an attempt at first contact from some ancient race of gods/aliens. I’ve seen them twice and both times felt more like being at church than a concert.

[@redguyphil1]

I'm inclined to agree with you

[@dracynblount2827]

Amen

[@johnmiller1354]

Bro welcome to the truth !

[@xjerseyx3]

🪄🙏✨💫🧬💜

[@saeedhp794]

After listening to Tool for the first time, the first thing I said was, "These are Martians!!!" In terms of the aesthetics of music, they have gone beyond just beautiful notes, every time I listen Tool by headphone in my loneliness room I think my brainwaves are being manipulated, it affects on my consciousness level, why?! Haha.. my efforts are useless, their work cannot be put into words!

[@michaelhardie9193]

This is the video me and my son have been waiting for. Literally typing with my Tool sweater on 🤘🤘🤘

[@dr.matthewhertert310]

man, i'm a 53-year old ex-pro dummer and have been watching YT drum channels for years... picked bass up about two months ago and the freaky algorithm fed me this... you guys might be the BEST music channel on YT, such great 1) humor 2) talent 3) instruction and 4) personality. you guys are simply awesome, so grateful i found you.

[@Cheiramin]

@davie504 @drumeo @pianote @shred @rick beato you should check this guys if you’re onto music channels, great content also

[@a11pu1poj]

an hour before this video was released , they released an updated Rig Rundown with justin explaining why he uses wal vs. stingray. I guess today is a tool kinda day.

[@Yarumasi]

My eyes lit up like it was christmas seeing a video on Tool .... my god....

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@HunnysPlaylists]

*God.

[@brianfrykman7454]

The chemistry between you two is contagious! This is the coolest SBL edit ever. Overflowing with stoke and joy! You two are a hit!

[@ageofcuration]

Agreed!

[@user-pk3jo3jg7u]

I thought Justin uses a schecter?

[@user-pk3jo3jg7u]

IDK witch is is nicer the wenge wood or the output

[@andrewpappas9311]

I just came from watching the Rig Rundown with Justin so this was surprisingly convenient timing, my band and I went to see Tool back in November and it was one of the coolest shows I’ve ever seen (and not just because they brought out Alex Lifeson for Jambi/Passage to Bangkok), we also played Sober at our most recent show last year so that was definitely a lot of fun since we’ve been saving it since our second show because we never had an opportunity to play it but it was definitely fun to finally unveil it especially with my own Rickenbacker (On a side note to Ian, it was a Rick that he played on the album because in the music video for the song you can briefly get a glimpse of him playing it when some images of the band show up)

[@gerrymccomb815]

As soon as she said it was purely bass and vocals, I knew it was The Pot! Awesome video!

[@SteveWeltman]

I really appreciate that IMA was cool with just leaving in the Wal when he found out it was a MM bass. IMA keeping it real. Relatable. All the Tool bass tracks are high skill. Loved the video!

[@jamesnell7224]

So glad that intention is part of this video. It's my favourite bass line and its so overlooked. I love playing It at my local open mic

[@plentyonions]

justin really helped change their sound

[@travisnorman]

Your part around the 14 minute mark about Tool breaking the rules, that is what drew me to them when I was new to bass guitar. I hadn't yet grasped all the rules of bass, then I hear these guys totally bucking the "traditional" role of a bass in a band. Plus Tool bass parts are fun to play!

[@fraz79]

I wish this video was longer… I could have watched u guys do every tool song… please do more tool stuff 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻… insanely great video

[@CFCMahomet]

The 5th member of Tool is the recording process and engineering. Listen to Maynard’s isolated vocals and they are very complex in their recording. Their music in thoughtful, intentional, creative and confounding. This is why it is art.

[@SuqMadiq]

When "bass line from Jambi" was brought up, a piece of me was really hoping it was the riff at 5 and half-ish minutes in. That little bass break fills me with so much joy.

[@milohasagun]

Agreed I love that part

[@SuqMadiq]

@@milohasagun It's such a pleasant, melodic groove that comes out of this otherwise rhythmic and chugg-ey song.

[@anthonyschloup5251]

Yesss, i was hoping for the same thing mate, this break fills is black magic, shamanic, for me, one of the greatest moments in the history of music, no exaggeration, i still get goosebumps even after 10000 listens..."Shine on forever Shine on benevolent sun..."

[@Aercadian]

​@@anthonyschloup5251The best part of any track only equal to Rosettas Stoned epic part.

[@christophlucke5654]

Thats a crazy good part. Yes. Also funny, it shows you are not meaning a todays pop song is when something is happening at 5 and a halfish minutes xD

[@AdrianSanabria]

Even how y'all own up to mistakes is just delightful. SBL videos make my day. Also, WOOOOO SHARON'S BACK!

[@Phly_Tech]

Right In Two does not get the attention it DESERVES. 10000 Days IS the greatest album by far. WHAT A COMPOSITIONALLY MASTERFUL ALBUM.

[@MitigateOurRuin]

It is likely my favorite. I listened to it every day for years as 10,000 days was the only cd I kept in the car lol.

[@14yeartwitch14]

I hit Lateralis pretty hard when it came out (full album, not just the song) and saw them live both for Lateralis release and then 10,000 Days after it came out. Saw them live for Fear Inoculum as well. My favorite album, influenced by the live performance is Lateralis. Choco-chip Trip live, certainly made that performance and album a very close 2nd. But 10,000 Days may still be the best composed art ever put out.

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

I’ll agree with your comment about right in two. However, I will have to disagree about 10,000 days being the greatest album. Ænima gets the greatest album ever in my humble opinion

[@14yeartwitch14]

@@TheCarelessAquarius When you consider the significant artistic, melodic (vocal) and instrumental leap from Opiate to Ænima then I can totally get your perspective.

[@markwarrensprawson]

You two are super fun. Loved watching this. Tool really is an incredible band. Well, there are those of us who love Tool, and then there are those of us who love to say they hate Tool just to be contrary. But really, we all love Tool.

[@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung]

The sheer amount of Bass Faces in this video is simply staggering 😂🤣😣👊🎄 Hahaha love it Justin is amazing

[@chrisrarick2224]

Lateralus is the GOAT and I will die on that hill.

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

Damn right. The Grudge is the greatest song of all time.

[@FrMehman]

I passed out at my doctor’s office and, when I came back to, The Grudge was playing in my head. Excellent song!

[@EvoSchecter]

@@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 That song is The Eleventh Commandment.

[@DerekCarrMusicPhotographer]

Lateralus is second best imo, with Aenima being the best.

[@XBludclahtX]

@@DerekCarrMusicPhotographerThis

[@YoungSpence55]

Another Tool fan here. This is such a pleasure to see people excited about diving deep into music. I'll never forget the first time I heard Forty Six and Two my freshman year of high school in 1998. It's amazing how music can take you back in time with vivid memories and nostalgia. Cheers!

[@stevek8]

AAAaaand. . ., just in case it wasn't noted in the comments, . . .Justin has perfect pitch (beat THAT, Beato), which makes him even MORE bad ass. But he is so humble in interviews, as is Danny. Best rhythm section EVER. (along with Geddy and Neil)

[@PushSueAside]

2 Ian and Sharon videos this week? That’s AWESOME!!!! Great as always!!! Cheers!!!

[@majasha259]

Love that you've done JC, Tool have been my favourite for almost 25 years now!🤘🖤

[@drkangel1134]

Finally someone acknowledging Paul !!!

[@danielirvine7468]

You’re passionate vibes for bass are infectious

[@larryfritsche9528]

This is so good. The best overall Tool bass breakdown I have seen, and great energy… so positive and engaging. Time to listen to all of these songs again, and with this new knowledge. Awesome.

[@Duvstep910]

tool is what got me into bass

[@JoePicksLocksport]

These conversations are just the best. Highlight of my work day!

[@coma13794]

Great song choices, great banter, great handling of the Wall issue. Well done all around.

[@carloscapistrano]

Thank you for this. Tool is all about navigating layers and dimensions. Super love this appreciation video!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@POskio66]

I’ve heard that section Lateralus a million times and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@zprep4707]

Just saw them in Vegas last weekend for the first time! Frickin EPIC! Best show ever (for me).

[@laurawelch1056]

Seen them 4 times. Every single time was legendary.

[@LaDeCR]

This video is amazing - i felt like i was being treated to a rare opportunity to witness the everyday friendship between Ian and Shaz; you two are such a magnificient duo, especially when you both get to geek out about your favourite music. And the editing / production is *chef's kiss*

[@relevantbrother8964]

These two are so energy infused and enthusiastic.. JC is a genius and soundscape aficionado.

[@ulf___]

I could watch you guys do this for hours. We need a part 2!

[@benjaminfrey8599]

The first time i've ever seen this channel, I subscribed because your enthusiasm the two of you have is dynamic!!

[@evil-um4yi]

Great job, I&S, and entertaining as always!

[@nicacrush]

You guys have been absolutely killing it with the content lately!!!

[@ryanplarson8753]

Thanks for this one!!! Huge Justin Chancellor fan, and love playing these riffs. Cheers

[@JustJoe_media]

Recently picked up a bass again and really trying to get good this time around. It blows my mind how many bass tracks I thought were guitar tracks as a teen.

[@palmebass]

It's amazing what Justin can do with only like 3 or 4 notes. None of these bass lines are that hard but with all the hammer ones and pull offs they sound huge. Also, more Sharon!!

[@TheAdamsAZ]

You guys made this so fun to watch, love the chemistry for Bass & Tool.

[@yoelrey]

Love the energy and enthusiasm of you 2 :)

[@XRift5983x]

Justin Chancellor is one the most innovative, groove-laden, and creative bass players, especially in Rock,. Paul was interesting, but Justin is just bad ass. Paul is now in Lesser Key…on bass, lol.

[@denisblack9897]

If people see you playing bass you won’t be able to play guitar anymore. I have a fender strat at home and can’t get a chance to melt some faces with it, cause I tried bass at a gig once.

[@AndreaBaggio]

Justin, one of my all time favorite bass player ever

[@bryanchrist8876]

I don't really know how to explain it, but this was one of the most relaxing, and comfortable music review videos I've watched. You guys seem super genuine, while providing a lot! of great information.

[@a11pu1poj]

That was fun, learned a lot. Want to go home from work and play with my bass now lol

[@LjubomirGorscak]

Very entertaining discussion, thank you!

[@Chuck365]

Super fun video, great stuff, love it 😊😊😊

[@prefono]

This is one of the greats! Beautiful video for an exceptional artist... Plus you are both very nice and funny.

[@Whos-That-Guy]

This is the greatest video this channel has ever done!.... I love JC. JC will save your soul. JC is god.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@denisblack9897]

100% agree, Justin’s bass playing is godlike. So glad Adam didn’t go “we already have a guitarist” on him! I’ve been through a lot of shittalking cause of similar guitar-ish style. Discovering Tool healed that trauma for me. Turns out jelly guitarists we’re just too intimidated by bass power chords.

[@mr.sandman9565]

Much needed love towards Intension! Love that track it’s so underrated

[@robertp457]

Just saw Tool last night and the kick drum is so loud my clothes shook every time the kick drum was hit. It was amazing.

[@wastagwaga]

That whammy bass part at the end of Lateralus alwayst got me. Happy to see it get recognition.

[@claytonlewis9501]

Great video…would love to see you break down more of Justin, you do a great job!

[@acledfloyd]

I’m one of the people that was clamoring for a Tool video. Thank you.

[@donseesyourshaydim7529]

Your videos have gotten so, so, so good. I learn and laugh a lot.

[@devinebass]

Glad to hear it!

[@caseynewton827]

Thank you so much for doing this!

[@bdgrandin]

You too look like a complete joy to be around. Sharen your face expressions are so great they drag me into what you’re playing. I get the same feeling watching The Warning play.

[@TheMainCharacter93]

Yall made my day! Been a stressful work week but seeing you both appreciate my favorite band as much as I do put a huge smile on my face. Liked and subbed

[@devinebass]

Glad to hear this improved your week a little!!

[@diegoanmar]

I needed this and now I need a second part

[@aspjake123]

So glad to see Justin's playing appreciated!

[@Galactic_Grape]

First Premier Guitar, now SBL. Is today Justin Chancellor Day or what?!

[@devinebass]

It would appear so!!

[@denisblack9897]

Yeah dude, it synced with me buying new strings! Got blisters on both fingers that day. Justin is my new Jimi Hendrix after switching guitar to bass.

[@fn_stefn]

I feel more inspired than ever to get a bass! Also, I subscribed! 🤘🏻💙

[@BENNYB-ze4dw]

Justin is on another level. He is highly highly underrated. Better yet, under appreciated. He is one bad mofo.❤

[@stephanieleger3744]

Great stuff! I could nerd out on Tool all day. Learning and playing these bass lines are therapeutic to me..... And for the record I work at L&M (canadian guitar centre) and hear people riffin' on Schism all the time! Bass line stands the test of time lol

[@ZeugmaP]

10,000 Days is the my favourite Tool album as well, and I started playing bass when I first listened to it. Also, I'm not into "boutique" instruments or whatever but I absolutely want a Wal ! :D

[@sharonrenold]

You are my new best friend.

[@lill3lars]

Totally agree. Always liked it more than Lateralus and over the years it has overtaken even Ænima

[@finintuk]

This video was so fun. Thanks! 😄

[@zakarhaavevuo2574]

Fuuuuck now I gotta go listen to some Tool. These lines gave me goosebumps! Also. She cracked me up😂 Thanks for posting this video!

[@c24peach]

Amazing!!! Thank you!

[@nicolas.grisanti]

The Wal tone....MY GOD!!! And Justin is one of my favorite bass players of all time!

[@captbuscemi]

Love the chemistry with these two 😅! Most impressive part for me is Sharon genuinely sounding like JC on a P Bass! Once again demonstrating it’s the greatest of all…

[@m8ss1]

Very entertaining - and the both of you had a lot of fun :-) Tool - just another world...

[@paake3134]

One of the best things about Tool is how seamlessly guitar and bass can switch positions, take lead, play each others part etc.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

I didn't know it, but I have been clamouring. 🤘🤠

[@kaotikhorror]

Thank you guys for the added inspiration to keep enjoying playing my favorite Tool tracks. I love playing Sober, Schism, and 46 & 2 mostly. Sometimes Intolerance.

[@TheFloatingBartender]

I love this video. Your chemistry is epic more content like this, please.

[@jennmcg4068]

Sharon’s excitement and “stank face” is literally Me when I hear Tool!! Justin is my Bass God and I love him! Y’all are awesome! New Sub! 🤘🏾

[@MamuteFEG]

I Was really getting into tool before this video, now I will learn them all! Thank you guys!

[@brucerogers2733]

Loved this!

[@rankenfile]

Great vid! Had to pop over to my stereo and listen loudly to a bit of 10,000 Days halfway through your stuff! Now back...

[@OmarSierraltaV11]

Appropiate, as Premier Guitar just posted a RIg Rundown with Justin!

[@arbitraryhubris]

I found you while diving into a Tool rabbit hole and loved this video! Now I want to pick up bass.

[@devinebass]

Do it!!

[@thierry18]

6:50 My fvaorite tool for this is using a zoom B3 four, with a tap tempo for the delay. As long as you tap on time the bpm it tells you and your sound will always be perfect!

[@drumhead98]

Tool Ontario Show on Feb 17th was a Great Show!! Life-Changing!

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@robertsuggs2510]

Oh man,,,shazz is so cool ,,,young & old school at the same time AND fits with the guys so amazingly,, keep it up gang,,SO GOOD 🎸🤠

[@kieronmckay4276]

I’ll agree, The Pot is one of the best songs ever written. Every part of that song is fun as hell to play, fun as hell to sing. A song that definitely says something and rocks so hard.

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bahadirvaroglu]

Thank you guys for brought this kind of funny and nerdy as hell BASS videos. I recently purchase a HX Stomp because of Ian himself. Line 6 should make you the face of HX family. 🤘🏻😂

[@BlockCylinder]

Well done, both.

[@dominickjohnson-james88]

10,000 days got me through my burns recovery, I ran constantly listening to it

[@wallace_nelson]

great video!!! thanks for sharing!!!!

[@barkingchihuahuamedia]

THIS IS SOOOO AWESOME ! Drummer who's trying to learn bass and loves tool !! Yea Baby!

[@briansparks4926]

What a band!!! Best drummer today and that bass guitarist is top 5. Vocalist and guitarist are very good in their own right.

[@psychedelickalecebnadoktor8382]

Please, more TOOL videos : )