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Crazy Train Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Super 74 (Bridge) humbucker
Amp
1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Crazy Train' solo, 1980. Used bridge pickup, amp rented for session, paired with two Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets loaded with Altec 417-8H speakers. Distortion and EQ from pedalboard, not amp gain. No amp reverb or built-in effects. All settings and effects pertain to the studio recording, not live.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass3.5
Gain5.5
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- MXR Distortion + · distortion
- MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ · eq
Guitar → MXR Distortion + → MXR Ten Band EQ → Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII → Altec 417-8H loaded 4x12 cabinets. Delay and chorus added in mix, not in pedal chain.
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate lead tone
- tight, focused attack
- midrange-forward
- harmonic-rich distortion
- clear note separation
- slight overdrive from amp, main distortion from pedal
- triple-tracked for thickness
- minimal amp gain, pedal-driven saturation
- high output bridge pickup