Black Sabbath & Tony Iommi Guitar Gear

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About Black Sabbath Gear

Given they’re the band who started heavy metal, the mysteries behind all the Black Sabbath guitar gear have attracted players for decades. In the late ‘60s, the musical exploits of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward began terrifying the masses, summoning all sorts of unholy energies through their instruments and tones.

The guitars, basses and amps of Iommi and Butler are especially appealing. What could possibly allow Black Sabbath’s resident riff lords to sound as they do on classic songs like ‘Black Sabbath’, ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Children of the Grave’?

Emulating the fuzzy distortion of their eponymous debut, Vol. 4, Master of Reality or Paranoid is easier than you might think, involving Gibson SGs, Fender Precision Basses and Laney amplifiers. The only thing you can’t buy are Tony and Geezer’s hands.

Why Should I Choose Black Sabbath Gear?

  • Classic sounds from Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler
  • Iconic instruments, used for incredible influential albums
  • Equipment that shaped heavy metal
  • More affordable than you might think

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Sabbath & Tony Iommi Guitar Gear

Question: What gear did Tony Iommi use?
In Black Sabbath’s early years, Tony Iommi used a ‘65 Gibson SG Custom and a Laney Supergroup LA100BL. Gibson and Laney generally remained the left-handed riffer’s preference through the years. The Laney GH 100 TI has gotten repeated use from Iommi, and his signature guitars from Gibson and Epiphone represent his 50-plus year career using the company.
Question: What gear did Geezer Butler use?
Geezer Butler used a Fender Precision Bass and, similar to Iommi, a Laney Supergroup LA100BL, for Black Sabbath’s earlier albums. He’s since moved away from Fender to Lakland Guitars, with whom he has a signature model, fitted with signature EMG pickups.
Question: What gear did Black Sabbath use on Paranoid?
For Black Sabbath’s iconic album Paranoid, Tony Iommi played a Gibson SG, fitted with custom Simplux pickups from John Birch, and his trusty Laney. At different points through the record, he employs wah wah, booster and phaser effects on top of his distortion. Pairing one historic axe with another, Geezer Butler used his Fender Precision Bass through a Laney head and cabinet of his own. He enjoyed a wah pedal as well, and some overdrive to really drive the bass.