Fender Rumble 25 settings
Paranoid settings for Fender Rumble 25
Black Sabbath · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 25, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 5. Use the both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle) pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-01
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle)
Fender Rumble 25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- 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 playing dynamics consistent to maintain a clean sound without distortion.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 25 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 Fender Rumble 25 settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle).
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 Fender Rumble 25
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Hysteria · Muse
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Schism · TOOL
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- My Name Is Mud · Primus
- Another One Bites the Dust · Queen
- Money · Pink Floyd
- Orion · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Message In a Bottle · The Police
- Give it Away · Red Hot Chile Peppers
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.