Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the ONE guitar habit technique that makes Adam Jones from TOOL one of the greatest guitarists of our generation.
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▶ Adam Jones Les Paul Standard, Antique Silverburst: bit.ly/49S1vI8
▶ Epiphone Adam Jones Guitar Collection: bit.ly/3PwCWbZ
▶ MESA/Boogie Amps: bit.ly/3wFTIPh
▶ Maestro Pedals: bit.ly/4c4E0gM
▶ Exclusive Adam Jones Merch: bit.ly/3T5sbOL
Keep riffing like Adam Jones and learn more Adam Jones guitar techniques over at the Gibson app. Click HERE youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ6WDwnE1VMni1X7B7imxnzqsx3pBZ_v8
To sound like Adam Jones from TOOL, it’s down to more than just the Gibson Silverburst Les Paul guitars, amps, and effects he uses. It’s more about the techniques, guitar habits, and riff construction, creating some incredibly hard-hitting yet catchy songs using some very interesting techniques and guitar tricks.
That’s why today, Dinesh is delving into the world of TOOL guitarist Adam Jones’s guitar habits and techniques, highlighting how to get his signature sound by stepping into the mindset of this Grammy® award-winning guitarist, including everything from his Drop D tuning, his signature guitar techniques, and the ONE key thing that sets him apart from other guitarists out there.
Watch as Dinesh runs us through the Adam Jones guitar styles and highlights five core guitar techniques he uses while playing in TOOL, including the signature drone and dissonance techniques as used on Aenima, the way Adam Jones bends his strings slowly to resolve on 10,000 Days, the slow pull-offs and the iconic pull-through technique that can be heard on Tool tracks like Invincible and Jambi, as well as the signature “Lift” technique that you’ll instantly recognize when Dinesh plays it.
In addition, Dinesh will also show you what guitars Adam Jones plays, some of the effects you can use to get the Adam Jones sound, and what types of amplifiers you’ll want to dial in the Adam Jones guitar tone.
If you want to sound like Adam Jones and learn his guitar stylings, techniques, and habits, AND put it all together to play like Adam Jones, start here.
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This is the ONE guitar habit technique that makes Adam Jones from TOOL one of the greatest guitarists of our generation.
▶ Products used in this video:
▶ Adam Jones Les Paul Standard, Antique Silverburst: bit.ly/49S1vI8
▶ Epiphone Adam Jones Guitar Collection: bit.ly/3PwCWbZ
▶ MESA/Boogie Amps: bit.ly/3wFTIPh
▶ Maestro Pedals: bit.ly/4c4E0gM
▶ Exclusive Adam Jones Merch: bit.ly/3T5sbOL
Keep riffing like Adam Jones and learn more Adam Jones guitar techniques over at the Gibson app. Click HERE youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ6WDwnE1VMni1X7B7imxnzqsx3pBZ_v8
To sound like Adam Jones from TOOL, it’s down to more than just the Gibson Silverburst Les Paul guitars, amps, and effects he uses. It’s more about the techniques, guitar habits, and riff construction, creating some incredibly hard-hitting yet catchy songs using some very interesting techniques and guitar tricks.
That’s why today, Dinesh is delving into the world of TOOL guitarist Adam Jones’s guitar habits and techniques, highlighting how to get his signature sound by stepping into the mindset of this Grammy® award-winning guitarist, including everything from his Drop D tuning, his signature guitar techniques, and the ONE key thing that sets him apart from other guitarists out there.
Watch as Dinesh runs us through the Adam Jones guitar styles and highlights five core guitar techniques he uses while playing in TOOL, including the signature drone and dissonance techniques as used on Aenima, the way Adam Jones bends his strings slowly to resolve on 10,000 Days, the slow pull-offs and the iconic pull-through technique that can be heard on Tool tracks like Invincible and Jambi, as well as the signature “Lift” technique that you’ll instantly recognize when Dinesh plays it.
In addition, Dinesh will also show you what guitars Adam Jones plays, some of the effects you can use to get the Adam Jones sound, and what types of amplifiers you’ll want to dial in the Adam Jones guitar tone.
If you want to sound like Adam Jones and learn his guitar stylings, techniques, and habits, AND put it all together to play like Adam Jones, start here.
ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE:
Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more.
#gibson #GibsonGearGuide
