Clean Tone
Snowblind
Black Sabbath
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (early 1970s, likely 1969-1971 model)
AmpLaney Klipp 100 (likely, based on era and Geezer's known rig for Vol. 4 sessions)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Vol. 4 album sessions, 1972. Geezer Butler used a Fender Precision Bass and Laney Klipp 100 head with matching Laney cabinets. No evidence of effects or DI for the clean section.
Tone Character(9)
warm and roundedfull-bodied low endclear, woody attackslightly scooped midsnatural amp compressionunprocessed vintage soundsupportive, not aggressiveno audible drive or fuzzorganic, classic rock tone
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Snowblind' features straightforward root note playing with a steady fingerstyle approach and moderate tempo. There are no complex fills or advanced techniques required.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (early 1970s, likely 1969-1971 model)
AmpLaney Klipp 100 (likely, based on era and Geezer's known rig for Vol. 4 sessions)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Vol. 4 album sessions, 1972. Geezer Butler used a Fender Precision Bass and Laney Klipp 100 head with matching Laney cabinets. No evidence of effects or DI for the clean section.
Tone Character(9)
warm and roundedfull-bodied low endclear, woody attackslightly scooped midsnatural amp compressionunprocessed vintage soundsupportive, not aggressiveno audible drive or fuzzorganic, classic rock tone
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Snowblind' features straightforward root note playing with a steady fingerstyle approach and moderate tempo. There are no complex fills or advanced techniques required.
Snowblind settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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