Children of the Grave (Live) Guitar Tone Settings — Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne · 1980s · metal
live
Original Recording
Live performance, 1981 era. Randy Rhoads alternated between Jackson Concorde V and Karl Sandoval Polka Dot V for solos. Amps were Marshall Super Lead 100s, often run in stereo. Effects included Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, MXR Distortion+, MXR 10-band EQ, MXR Flanger, MXR Stereo Chorus, and analog delay. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Rhoads live rig. No direct source for exact knob values for this song/solo.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Dunlop Cry Baby Wah · wah
- MXR Distortion+ · distortion
- MXR 10-Band EQ · eq
- MXR Flanger · flanger
- MXR Stereo Chorus · chorus
- Analog Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Dunlop Cry Baby Wah → MXR Distortion+ → MXR 10-Band EQ → MXR Flanger → MXR Stereo Chorus → Analog Delay → Marshall Super Lead 100 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and saturated
- singing sustain
- aggressive pick attack
- cutting upper mids
- articulate note separation
- fast alternate picking clarity
- harmonic feedback
- crisp high end
- full-bodied
- classic 80s metal lead
Notes & Caveats
- No source provides exact amp or pedal knob settings for this specific live solo; settings are estimated based on typical Randy Rhoads live rig and 1981 era.
- Multiple guitars were used by Rhoads live; most solos were played on the Jackson Concorde V or Karl Sandoval Polka Dot V, both with high-output humbuckers.
- Pedal models are inferred from era-correct Rhoads live rigs and audible effects in the solo; exact pedal settings are not available.
- Presence and reverb values are estimated based on Marshall Super Lead typical use and live sound.
- If a different live year/version is referenced, gear may differ.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Zakk Wylde's live 'Children of the Grave' tone is high-gain but retains note clarity, with tight lows, strong mids, and a bright, cutting top end typical of his Marshall JCM800/2203 setup. The reverb is minimal for a dry, punchy metal sound, and the presence is boosted for extra bite in a live mix.