Boss GX-1 settings
No More Tears settings for Boss GX-1
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" riff tone on a Boss GX-1, use the MARSHALL 1959 amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 5-6.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-16
- Amp model
- MARSHALL 1959
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 5-6
Boss GX-1 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTube ScreamerGain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Use a light touch on the strings to maintain clarity and dynamic response.
- Incorporate subtle fingerstyle techniques for warmth and articulation.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to enhance the body of the clean tone.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-1 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get No More Tears 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 GX-1 for No More Tears?
Use the MARSHALL 1959 (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Tube Screamer, Noise Suppressor, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for No More Tears?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 5-6.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on No More Tears?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
No More Tears on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss GX-1
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.