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Fender Mustang Micro Plus settings

Crazy Train settings for Fender Mustang Micro Plus

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, select the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-10

Preset / mode
’80S BRITISH
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8 · Volume 10

Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs

Gain
6.5
Volume
5
Modify
0
Eq tilt
2
Fx type
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting for a punchy attack.
  • Use a percussive picking style to enhance articulation.
  • Keep the rhythm tight and syncopated to match the riff's energy.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang Micro Plus 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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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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang Micro Plus for Crazy Train?

Start from the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0.

Which pickup should I use for Crazy Train?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 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 Stratocaster. 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.