Boss GT-1000 settings
Crazy Train settings for Boss GT-1000
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 61 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Boss GT-1000, use the BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-11-14
- Amp model
- BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1distortionDIST+ (MXR Distortion+)Output 10 · Distortion 4
- 2eqGRAPHIC (10-band EQ)1kHz 6 · 2kHz 3 · 8kHz 0 · 125Hz 3 · 16kHz 3 · 250Hz 7 · 500Hz 10 · 31.2Hz 0 · 62.5Hz 0
- 3noise gateNOISE SUPPRESSORRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 4boostMID BOOSTGain 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve the punchy attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the articulation of each note.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to ensure clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-1000 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 amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for Crazy Train?
Use the BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by DIST+ (MXR Distortion+), GRAPHIC (10-band EQ), NOISE SUPPRESSOR, MID BOOST.
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 Sonic Stratocaster HSS. 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
Popular songs on the Boss GT-1000
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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.