How to Dial In "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" by Black Sabbath - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Am I Going Insane (Radio)"
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 Sabotage (1975). Sabotage is the sixth studio album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 28 July 1975. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Laney Supergroup LA100BL, the rig we use for Black Sabbath's other songs from Sabotage, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" Tone
What guitar did Black Sabbath use on "Am I Going Insane (Radio)"?
The guitar on "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" (released 1975) 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 "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, 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 "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" 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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