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HeadRush Core settings

Crazy Train settings for HeadRush Core

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a HeadRush Core, use the 82 LEAD 800 100W (Marshall JCM800 100W) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-08-18

Amp model
82 LEAD 800 100W (Marshall JCM800 100W)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
2
Mid
6
Treble
7
Presence
5
Original drive
7

Effects chain

  1. 1distortionMX DIST (MXR Distortion +)Output 10 · Distortion 4
  2. 2noise gateNOISE GATE (ISP Technologies Decimator)Release 5 · Threshold 5
  3. 3boostBOOST (Xotic EP Booster)Level 8
  4. 4eqGRAPHIC EQ (MXR 10-Band EQ)1kHz 6 · 2kHz 3 · 8kHz 0 · 125Hz 3 · 16kHz 3 · 250Hz 7 · 500Hz 10 · 62.5Hz 0
  5. 5reverbSPRING REVERB (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 2

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve a punchy rhythm.
  • Use aggressive picking to enhance the clarity and articulation of each note.
  • Maintain a consistent attack to ensure clear note separation under gain.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush Core 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 amp model should I use on the HeadRush Core for Crazy Train?

Use the 82 LEAD 800 100W (Marshall JCM800 100W) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by MX DIST (MXR Distortion +), NOISE GATE (ISP Technologies Decimator), BOOST (Xotic EP Booster), GRAPHIC EQ (MXR 10-Band EQ), SPRING REVERB (Fender Spring Reverb).

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.