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Mr. Crowley Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne · 1980s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, stock for studio recording)
Pickups
Stock Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top humbuckers, passive, medium output)
Amp
Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head (Plexi, likely late 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, Blizzard of Ozz album (1980). Randy Rhoads' main studio rig for 'Mr. Crowley' riff. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
7.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • MXR Distortion+ · distortion
  • MXR 10 Band EQ · eq

Guitar → MXR Distortion+ → MXR 10 Band EQ → Marshall 1959 Super Lead → Marshall 4x12 cabinet (minimal amp reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • saturated British distortion
  • articulate high end
  • focused midrange punch
  • singing sustain
  • crisp attack
  • slight room ambience
  • classic early 80s metal rhythm
  • notably compressed
  • controlled palm muting

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on Marshall Plexi typical settings for 1980s metal and Randy Rhoads' known rig.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings not specified in sources; inferred from era and genre.
  • ⚠️No explicit confirmation of pickup selector, but bridge pickup is standard for heavy riff sections and matches the tone.
  • ⚠️No evidence of chorus, flanger, or delay in the riff section; these effects are used in solos or clean parts.
  • ⚠️Reverb is likely from studio room or minimal amp reverb, not a pedal.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Randy Rhoads used a Marshall with high gain for saturated but articulate 80s metal tone, kept bass tight to avoid muddiness, mids forward for British rock cut, and treble/presence high enough for clarity without harshness. The recording is dry with minimal reverb, typical of early 80s metal production.

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