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Riff Tone

Into the Void (Live In Birmingham, 4 February 2017)

Black Sabbath

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Custom SG Special (Tony Iommi Signature, left-handed, with custom modifications)
AmpLaney LA100BL (Black Country Customs, 100-watt tube head) into Laney LA412 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass4

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance, 2017, Black Sabbath's final tour. Gear confirmed as the LA100BL head and LA412 cab, with the TI-Boost pedal (modern Rangemaster treble booster recreation) as used on the final tour. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Guitar is Tony Iommi's signature SG with custom high-output pickups. Pickup selector set to neck position for riff chording, as per Iommi's own statements for rhythm sections.

Tone Character(10)
saturated and thickmid-forward punchrazor-sharp treble bitetight and percussivecrushing low endaggressive attacksustained power chordsminimal bass for clarityclassic British tube overdriveno audible reverb or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and transitions between power chords and single-note lines. The heaviness and clarity demand good muting technique and stamina.

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