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Riff Tone
Damaged Soul
Black Sabbath
Guitarblues2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSt. Moritz SG 'Monkey' Replica
AmpLaney TI100 Tony Iommi Signature Head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass7.5
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Notes
Studio recording for Black Sabbath's '13' album (2013). Guitar and amp confirmed for album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated crunchwarm, rounded midrangeslightly compressed attackopen and dynamic responsetouch-sensitive amp drivesinging sustain on held notesclassic Sabbath heavinessblues-influenced riffingorganic, amp-driven distortionclear note separation despite gain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its bluesy phrasing, dynamic control, and expressive vibrato, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarSt. Moritz SG 'Monkey' Replica
AmpLaney TI100 Tony Iommi Signature Head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass7.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for Black Sabbath's '13' album (2013). Guitar and amp confirmed for album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated crunchwarm, rounded midrangeslightly compressed attackopen and dynamic responsetouch-sensitive amp drivesinging sustain on held notesclassic Sabbath heavinessblues-influenced riffingorganic, amp-driven distortionclear note separation despite gain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its bluesy phrasing, dynamic control, and expressive vibrato, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.