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Riff Tone

Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes

Black Sabbath

Guitarmetal1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special (modified for Tony Iommi, likely with P-90s or custom pickups)
AmpLaney Supergroup 100-watt head (early 1970s, likely Series I or II) into Laney 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass7

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1972 (Volume 4 sessions). No evidence of pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp and possible Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster. No time-based or modulation effects audible or cited for riff. Pickup and amp details based on era-specific interviews and forum consensus for Volume 4.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-forward and aggressivemassive low-end punchcrushing, sustained power chordsraw, uncompressed amp drivetight, percussive attackslightly nasal upper midsclassic doom/metal riff tonedistinct Laney amp saturationno ambient or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking, precise palm muting, and stamina for sustained heavy rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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