Blackstar Debut 15E settings
Crazy Train settings for Blackstar Debut 15E
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Blackstar Debut 15E, set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Isf 6, Tone 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar Debut 15E knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 6
- Tone
- 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for a punchy attack.
- Use a consistent picking rhythm to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics for expression.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Debut 15E actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crazy Train adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar Debut 15E settings for Crazy Train?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Isf 6, Tone 8.
Which pickup should I use for Crazy Train?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Crazy Train?
Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Crazy Train on other amps
- Crazy Train on Fender Mustang LT25 · 311
- Crazy Train on Boss Katana · 231
- Crazy Train on Fender Frontman 10G · 74
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 72
- Crazy Train on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 67
- Crazy Train on Boss GT-1000 · 61
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Spider · 53
- Crazy Train on Positive Grid Spark · 53
Popular songs on the Blackstar Debut 15E
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Creep · Radiohead
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.