How to Dial In "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" by Black Sabbath - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Technical Ecstasy (1976). Technical Ecstasy is the seventh studio album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and released in October 1976 by Warner Bros. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Black Sabbath's other songs from Technical Ecstasy, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" Tone
What guitar did Black Sabbath use on "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)"?
The guitar on "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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