Riff Tone
Born to Lose (2025 Remaster)
Black Sabbath
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (likely Tony Iommi signature or vintage SG, as per Sabbath's classic recordings)
AmpLaney Supergroup (100-watt, classic Sabbath amp, as referenced in multiple sources)
PickupsP-90 single coils (early Sabbath era) or Iommi signature humbuckers (if 2025 remaster used modern Iommi SG, but no evidence for pickup swap on this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Treble Booster (likely Dallas Rangemaster or Laney TI Boost, model not confirmed for this track)
Notes
Studio recording, 2025 remaster of original Black Sabbath track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitar/amp for this riff section. Likely tuned down (C# or Eb) as per Sabbath's classic approach.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedsludgy and heavyBritish crunchfat low endaggressive midrangebright and biting trebleraw and organicclassic Sabbath doom toneslightly fuzzy edgetight but not modern metal
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise power chord changes and muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (likely Tony Iommi signature or vintage SG, as per Sabbath's classic recordings)
AmpLaney Supergroup (100-watt, classic Sabbath amp, as referenced in multiple sources)
PickupsP-90 single coils (early Sabbath era) or Iommi signature humbuckers (if 2025 remaster used modern Iommi SG, but no evidence for pickup swap on this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Treble Booster (likely Dallas Rangemaster or Laney TI Boost, model not confirmed for this track)
Notes
Studio recording, 2025 remaster of original Black Sabbath track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitar/amp for this riff section. Likely tuned down (C# or Eb) as per Sabbath's classic approach.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedsludgy and heavyBritish crunchfat low endaggressive midrangebright and biting trebleraw and organicclassic Sabbath doom toneslightly fuzzy edgetight but not modern metal
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise power chord changes and muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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