Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Paranoid settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
Black Sabbath · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" clean tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- neck
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Play over the neck to enhance warmth and depth.
- Use a fingerstyle technique to achieve a rounded and full tone.
- Focus on a steady attack to maintain clarity without distortion.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, 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?
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
Popular songs on the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Hysteria · Muse
- Schism · TOOL
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Orion · Metallica
- Money · Pink Floyd
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.