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War Pigs Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath · 1970s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
1965 Gibson SG Special 'Monkey'
Pickups
Gibson P90 single-coil pickups
Amp
Laney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1970. Used Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster into Laney LA100BL. Guitar strung with banjo strings due to Iommi's finger injury. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the solo section. All information specific to the 'War Pigs' solo studio recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
7.5
Bass
6.5
Gain
7
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster · boost

Guitar → Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster → Laney LA100BL Supergroup head → Laney 4x12 cabinet

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Tone Character

  • thick, saturated British overdrive
  • singing sustain
  • mid-forward punch
  • raw, biting attack
  • articulate note separation
  • slightly compressed
  • tight, focused lows
  • upper-mid emphasis
  • classic early metal crunch
  • distinct treble bite

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