Marshall Code 50 settings
Crazy Train settings for Marshall Code 50
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 30 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve a punchy sound.
- Use alternate picking for clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-03-25
- Preset / mode
- JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack for tight articulation.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive phrases.
- Focus on vibrato to enhance sustain on held notes.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 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 are the best Marshall Code 50 settings for Crazy Train?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7.
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.
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 Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.