Tone Profile

A heavy, crunchy, and slightly fuzzy rhythm guitar tone that defines the song's dark and ominous atmosphere. It's characterized by a thick, distorted sound with a raw and powerful edge.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a live setting, capturing the natural room ambience and energy of the performance.
• Tony Iommi's use of heavy gauge strings and detuned playing contributed to the thick and sludgy tone.
• The Laney amp was likely pushed hard to achieve its signature overdriven sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson SG and tune down to C# standard tuning.
• Use a Laney LA100BL or similar high-gain amp and dial in a crunchy, overdriven tone.
• Experiment with different fuzz pedals to add extra thickness and sustain.
• Use an AKG D12 or similar dynamic microphone for capturing the amp sound.
• Consider double-tracking the guitar part to further enhance the thickness and depth of the tone.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson SG(guitar)
• Laney LA100BL(amp)
• AKG D12(mic)