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Riff Tone
Wasp / Behind the Wall of Sleep / Bassically / N.I.B.
Black Sabbath
Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special (refinished, with P-90 pickups)
AmpLaney Supergroup Series I (early model, 100W head, EL34 tubes) into Laney 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970, for Black Sabbath's debut album. No pedals used; distortion from amp and Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. Guitar tuned down a half step (Eb standard) for this session.
Tone Character(10)
monstrously thick and saturatedfuzz-like distortion from amp and boosterwarm and rounded neck pickup soundmid-heavy and bass-richtreble rolled off for smoothnessaggressive and sustainingraw and organicslightly compressedvintage British amp characterpunchy and powerful riff attack
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but not technically advanced, requiring tight rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic control for the heavy, driving feel.
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Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special (refinished, with P-90 pickups)
AmpLaney Supergroup Series I (early model, 100W head, EL34 tubes) into Laney 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970, for Black Sabbath's debut album. No pedals used; distortion from amp and Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. Guitar tuned down a half step (Eb standard) for this session.
Tone Character(10)
monstrously thick and saturatedfuzz-like distortion from amp and boosterwarm and rounded neck pickup soundmid-heavy and bass-richtreble rolled off for smoothnessaggressive and sustainingraw and organicslightly compressedvintage British amp characterpunchy and powerful riff attack
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but not technically advanced, requiring tight rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic control for the heavy, driving feel.