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Positive Grid Spark Mini settings

War Pigs settings for Positive Grid Spark Mini

Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark Mini, select the Orange Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 6, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 5, Guitar channel volume 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Glarry · updated 2026-10-12

Preset / mode
Orange Rockerverb
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark Mini knobs

Gain
6
Power button
1
Preset selector
4
Music channel volume
5
Guitar channel volume
8

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for a punchy attack on the lower strings.
  • Focus on dynamic strumming to emphasize the riff's articulation.
  • Experiment with picking harder for more aggressive sustain.

The original rig

What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark Mini 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
Full War Pigs tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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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 preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark Mini for War Pigs?

Start from the Orange Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 6, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 5, Guitar channel volume 8.

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 Glarry. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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