Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V3 settings
Crazy Train settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V3
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V3, set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Isf 8, Voice 5, Tap tempo 0, Effect type 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX · updated 2026-09-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 8
- Voice
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 5
Playing tips
- Utilize tight palm muting for a punchy attack.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing fast riffs.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve articulation.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 V3 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 ID:Core Stereo 10 V3 settings for Crazy Train?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Isf 8, Voice 5, Tap tempo 0, Effect type 0.
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 Ibanez GRG121DX. 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 ID:Core Stereo 10 V3
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.