Boss GX-10 settings
Mama, I'm Coming Home settings for Boss GX-10
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Mama, I'm Coming Home" solo tone on a Boss GX-10, use the Stack amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- Stack
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2modulationChorusMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 3delayAnalogMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
- 5noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use a smooth vibrato to enhance sustain and expressiveness.
- Focus on timing and dynamics to create a singing lead tone.
- Experiment with slight bends to add character to your phrases.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 2.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance note articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the heavy feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, likely with EMG 81/85 pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 800 head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mama, I'm Coming Home 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-10 for Mama, I'm Coming Home?
Use the Stack (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Overdrive, Chorus, Analog, Spring, Noise Suppressor.
Which pickup should I use for Mama, I'm Coming Home?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Mama, I'm Coming Home?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, likely with EMG 81/85 pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM 800 head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · 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.