Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp settings
War Pigs settings for Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Drive boost
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong attack on the strings to achieve a punchy sound.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a heavier feel.
- Focus on chord definition to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp settings for War Pigs?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive boost 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
War Pigs 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.