Orange Crush Bass 25 settings
Paranoid settings for Orange Crush Bass 25
Black Sabbath · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" clean tone on a Orange Crush Bass 25, set Gain 0, Volume 6, Bass 0, Mid 5.5, Middle 0, Treble 0. Use the both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Fender Jazz Bass · updated 2026-08-21
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle)
Orange Crush Bass 25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 0
- Mid
- 5.5
- Middle
- 0
- Treble
- 0
- Pad
- 0
- Tuner
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings near the neck for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with your finger placement to find the sweet spot for clarity and attack.
- Keep your right hand relaxed to maintain a consistent attack without unwanted noise.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush Bass 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 Orange Crush Bass 25 settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 0, Volume 6, Bass 0, Mid 5.5, Middle 0, Treble 0.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Jazz 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 Orange Crush Bass 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
- My Name Is Mud · Primus
- Message In a Bottle · The Police
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Give it Away · Red Hot Chile Peppers
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
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.