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Line 6 Spider IV settings

Crazy Train settings for Line 6 Spider IV

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV, select the Crunch (Red) preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson JS22 Dinky · updated 2026-07-31

Preset / mode
Crunch (Red)
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Line 6 Spider IV knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Boost
0
Tap tempo
0
Noise gate
4

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Use aggressive picking to enhance clarity and articulation.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and punchy.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 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
Full Crazy Train tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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 preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider IV for Crazy Train?

Start from the Crunch (Red) preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Boost 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?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS22 Dinky. 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.