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Riff Tone

Spiral Architect

Black Sabbath

Guitarmetal1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Special (early 1970s, likely 1965 model with P-90s swapped for humbuckers)
AmpLaney Supergroup 100-watt head (early 1970s, Series I or II, EL34s, 4x12 Laney cab)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1973 (album released 1973, recorded late 1973 for 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'). Tony Iommi used his main SG with custom pickups and Laney Supergroup amps for heavy riff sections. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this riff. No evidence of effect loop or rack gear in studio for this song.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-forward crunchfuzzy edge on chordstight and percussive attackvintage British amp overdrivearticulate note separationsinging sustainlow-end punchaggressive pick dynamicsclassic heavy metal wall of sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, complex chord shapes, and aggressive picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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