Amp settings
Paranoid settings for Amp
Black Sabbath · adapted 29 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 4. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Fender Precision Bass · updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings near the neck for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with your right-hand position to find the sweet spot for attack and sustain.
- Keep your left hand relaxed to allow for smooth transitions between notes.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp 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 Amp settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
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 Fender Precision 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.