Hotone Ampero II Stage settings
Crazy Train settings for Hotone Ampero II Stage
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Hotone Ampero II Stage, use the UK Lead amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-22
- Amp model
- UK Lead
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionBlack TailGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 10
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3eqGraphic EQ2kHz 3 · 8kHz 0 · 125Hz 3 · 16kHz 3 · 500Hz 10 · 31.2Hz 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive rhythm attacks to capture the punchy feel of the original riff.
- Utilize palm muting to enhance the clarity and definition of each note.
- Ensure clear note separation under gain by playing with precision.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hotone Ampero II Stage 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crazy Train 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 Hotone Ampero II Stage for Crazy Train?
Use the UK Lead (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Black Tail, Noise Gate, Graphic EQ.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Crazy Train on other amps
- Crazy Train on Fender Mustang LT25 · 311
- Crazy Train on Boss Katana · 231
- Crazy Train on Fender Frontman 10G · 74
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 72
- Crazy Train on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 67
- Crazy Train on Boss GT-1000 · 61
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Spider · 53
- Crazy Train on Positive Grid Spark · 53
Popular songs on the Hotone Ampero II Stage
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- 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.