15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Paranoid settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
Black Sabbath · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" clean tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Ampeg Dan Armstrong Bass · updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- neck
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings near the neck for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with finger placement to find the sweet spot for attack and clarity.
- Keep your fingers relaxed to maintain a consistent and smooth attack.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey')
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Paranoid adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
neck.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Paranoid?
Bass: 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey'). Amp: Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Ampeg Dan Armstrong Bass. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Paranoid on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.