Tony Iommi — Rig Network
9 gear items · 16 artist connections · Tony Iommi profile
Guitars
Early Sabbath — the original Paranoid-era SG.
Custom UK-built guitars with Jaydee humbuckers. Dark, powerful tone — primary Sabbath studio instrument.
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Cross inlays, custom Jaydee-style humbuckers.
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Custom UK-built SG replicas by John Diggins with custom pickups.
Amplifiers
Primary amp throughout entire career. Warm British lead channel, mid-forward EQ. Iommi worked closely with Laney founder Lyndon Laney.
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Early Sabbath era alongside Laney.
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Pedals & Effects
Dallas Rangemaster used to push the Laney harder. Cut bass, boost mids and treble for sustain and clarity in the mix.
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Used on tracks like "Supernaut" and "Children of the Grave".
Octave fuzz used for extra harmonic texture.
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