Tone Profile

A dark, aggressive, and slightly fuzzy guitar tone that cuts through the mix with a raw and powerful presence. It's characterized by a distinct mid-range emphasis and a touch of vintage grit.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Tony Iommi used a Gibson SG with a custom-wound pickup at the bridge position.
• The Laney Supergroup amp was likely cranked to achieve the overdriven sound.
• A Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster treble booster was used to push the amp and shape the tone, adding sustain and bite.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson SG style guitar and use the bridge pickup.
• Use a Laney Supergroup amp or an amp model that emulates its characteristics.
• Add a treble booster pedal (like the Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster) to increase sustain and add mid-range focus.
• Experiment with the gain settings on both the amp and the pedal to find the sweet spot.
• Consider using a cabinet simulator or impulse response that matches the speaker configuration of a Laney cabinet.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson SG(guitar)
• Laney Supergroup(amp)
• Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster(pedal)