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Fender Mustang IV V2 settings

Crazy Train settings for Fender Mustang IV V2

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Fender Mustang IV V2, select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-07-21

Preset / mode
British '80s
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Fender Mustang IV V2 knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
4
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting for a punchy sound.
  • Use a percussive picking style to enhance articulation.
  • Keep your attack aggressive to maintain clarity under gain.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang IV V2 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
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang IV V2 for Crazy Train?

Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 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?

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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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.