Boss GX-10 settings
No More Tears settings for Boss GX-10
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the X-Titan amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
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 10 · Volume 10
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-ScreamGain 6.5 · Tone 5 · Level 6.5
- 2noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionMetalGain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight palm-muted chugs.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to achieve the bone-crushing crunch.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to add texture to the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 8
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 6.5 · Tone 5 · Level 6.5
- 2noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionMetalGain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation and sustain.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato to add expressiveness to the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer to create contrast.
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
- 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-10 for No More Tears?
Use the X-Titan (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 4, Treble 8, Presence 5, followed by T-Scream, Noise Suppressor, Metal.
Which pickup should I use for No More Tears?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
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?
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.
No More Tears on other amps
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- 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.