Marshall Origin 20 settings
War Pigs settings for Marshall Origin 20
Black Sabbath · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Marshall Origin 20, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Tilt 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Origin 20 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Tilt
- 5
- Gain boost
- 0
- Output level
- 0
- Master volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong palm muting technique for a punchy attack.
- Focus on dynamic strumming to capture the raw energy of the riff.
- Experiment with picking closer to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Origin 20 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 Marshall Origin 20 settings for War Pigs?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Tilt 5.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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
Popular songs on the Marshall Origin 20
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Alive · Pearl Jam
- Crossroads · Cream
- Man In the Box (Live) · Alice In Chains
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.