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Marshall MG15FX Gold settings

Mr. Crowley settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold

Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Mr. Crowley" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Dean Dimebag Dean From Hell ML · updated 2026-05-16

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
4
Mid
5.5
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
  • Focus on a percussive attack to emphasize the riff's rhythm.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to add expression to the riff.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-04-04

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Engage the chorus effect to add depth and modulation to your lead lines.
  • Focus on fast alternate picking to achieve the articulate note separation characteristic of the original solo.

The original rig

What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold 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 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers
Gain
6.5
Bass
4
Mid
5.5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
0.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall MG15FX Gold settings for Mr. Crowley?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Mr. Crowley?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Mr. Crowley?

Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Dean Dimebag Dean From Hell ML. 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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