Solo Tone
War Pigs
Black Sabbath
Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special 'Monkey'
AmpLaney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson P90 single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
mid7.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostDallas Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Used Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster into Laney LA100BL. Guitar strung with banjo strings due to Iommi's finger injury. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the solo section. All information specific to the 'War Pigs' solo studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated British overdrivesinging sustainmid-forward punchraw, biting attackarticulate note separationslightly compressedtight, focused lowsupper-mid emphasisclassic early metal crunchdistinct treble bite
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic control for sustain and articulation, but does not involve extreme technical complexity or shred-level speed.
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Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special 'Monkey'
AmpLaney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson P90 single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
mid7.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostDallas Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Notes
Studio recording, 1970. Used Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster into Laney LA100BL. Guitar strung with banjo strings due to Iommi's finger injury. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the solo section. All information specific to the 'War Pigs' solo studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated British overdrivesinging sustainmid-forward punchraw, biting attackarticulate note separationslightly compressedtight, focused lowsupper-mid emphasisclassic early metal crunchdistinct treble bite
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic control for sustain and articulation, but does not involve extreme technical complexity or shred-level speed.
War Pigs settings for your amp
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