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Marshall MG15CFR settings

Crazy Train settings for Marshall MG15CFR

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Marshall MG15CFR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson King V JS32 · updated 2026-10-26

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Marshall MG15CFR knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
3
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Contour
7

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve the punchy rhythm.
  • Use aggressive picking to enhance the articulation of each note.
  • Maintain a steady hand position for consistent note separation.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15CFR 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 are the best Marshall MG15CFR settings for Crazy Train?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 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?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson King V JS32. 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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