Riff Tone
End of the Beginning
Black Sabbath
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Custom (Iommi Signature, likely with custom modifications)
AmpEVH 5150III head and 4x12 cabinet
PickupsIommi Signature Humbuckers (high-output, ceramic magnets)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (Script Logo)
Notes
Studio recording for Black Sabbath's '13' album (2012/2013). Producer Mike Exeter confirms use of EVH 5150III amps for this album, replacing previous Engl and Laney models. Guitar is Iommi's signature SG with signature high-output humbuckers. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
chunky and saturatedtight low endmodern high-gain clarityarticulate pick attackrich harmonic overtonescontrolled feedbackslightly scooped midscrisp and definedheavy, doom-ladenless fuzzy than early Sabbath
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, palm-muted picking with precise timing and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed. The heaviness and syncopation add challenge above basic riffing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Custom (Iommi Signature, likely with custom modifications)
AmpEVH 5150III head and 4x12 cabinet
PickupsIommi Signature Humbuckers (high-output, ceramic magnets)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (Script Logo)
Notes
Studio recording for Black Sabbath's '13' album (2012/2013). Producer Mike Exeter confirms use of EVH 5150III amps for this album, replacing previous Engl and Laney models. Guitar is Iommi's signature SG with signature high-output humbuckers. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
chunky and saturatedtight low endmodern high-gain clarityarticulate pick attackrich harmonic overtonescontrolled feedbackslightly scooped midscrisp and definedheavy, doom-ladenless fuzzy than early Sabbath
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, palm-muted picking with precise timing and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed. The heaviness and syncopation add challenge above basic riffing.
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