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Riff Tone

End of the Beginning

Black Sabbath

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Custom (Iommi Signature, likely with custom modifications)
AmpEVH 5150III head and 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for Black Sabbath's '13' album (2012/2013). Producer Mike Exeter confirms use of EVH 5150III amps for this album, replacing previous Engl and Laney models. Guitar is Iommi's signature SG with signature high-output humbuckers. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
chunky and saturatedtight low endmodern high-gain clarityarticulate pick attackrich harmonic overtonescontrolled feedbackslightly scooped midscrisp and definedheavy, doom-ladenless fuzzy than early Sabbath

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, palm-muted picking with precise timing and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed. The heaviness and syncopation add challenge above basic riffing.

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