Riff Tone
Grace (with Glenn Hughes)
Tony Iommi
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Custom (likely 1965 or early 1970s, as used by Iommi in the Fused era)
AmpLaney GH100TI Tony Iommi Signature Head
PickupsJohn Birch custom humbuckers (as used by Iommi on his SGs in the 2000s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Boost/Overdrive pedal (likely TC Electronic Spark or similar, model not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005. Mike Exeter (producer) confirms Iommi's rig is generally straightforward in the studio, with stacked gain from amp and boost/drive pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward British crunchsaturated but articulateheavy low endclear note separationaggressive attackcontrolled sustainnot overly scoopedpunchy rhythmslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, especially under high-gain settings. While not technically virtuosic, it demands control and stamina to maintain clarity and punch.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Custom (likely 1965 or early 1970s, as used by Iommi in the Fused era)
AmpLaney GH100TI Tony Iommi Signature Head
PickupsJohn Birch custom humbuckers (as used by Iommi on his SGs in the 2000s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Boost/Overdrive pedal (likely TC Electronic Spark or similar, model not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005. Mike Exeter (producer) confirms Iommi's rig is generally straightforward in the studio, with stacked gain from amp and boost/drive pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward British crunchsaturated but articulateheavy low endclear note separationaggressive attackcontrolled sustainnot overly scoopedpunchy rhythmslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, especially under high-gain settings. While not technically virtuosic, it demands control and stamina to maintain clarity and punch.