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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

Mids
6
Bass
3.5
Gain
5.5
Reverb
0.5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️All settings and pedal usage are confirmed for the studio recording of 'Crazy Train' solo, not live.
  • ⚠️Delay and chorus effects were added during mixing, not from pedals or amp live in the room.
  • ⚠️No amp reverb or built-in effects were used; all effects are from pedals or post-production.
  • ⚠️No wah, flanger, or phaser is audible or cited for the solo section.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings for MXR EQ are from source 1; delay/chorus settings are not specified.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Randy Rhoads used a Marshall amp with high gain for a saturated but articulate 80s metal lead tone; mids are forward (not scooped), bass is tight, treble and presence are set high for cut and clarity, and reverb is minimal as most ambience is from the room or post-production.

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