Vox AC10C1 settings
War Pigs settings for Vox AC10C1
Black Sabbath · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Vox AC10C1, set Gain 6, Volume 7, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8
Vox AC10C1 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the punchy low end.
- Palm mute the lower strings for a heavier, chunkier sound.
- 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 Vox AC10C1 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 Vox AC10C1 settings for War Pigs?
Set Gain 6, Volume 7, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8.
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 Squier Telecaster. 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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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Nutshell · Alice In Chains
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.