Marshall MG30FX settings
Crazy Train settings for Marshall MG30FX
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 34 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 3.5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Flying V · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for a punchy attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX 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 MG30FX settings for Crazy Train?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 3.5, 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?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Flying V. 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
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- Crazy Train on Boss GT-1000 · 61
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Spider · 53
- Crazy Train on Positive Grid Spark · 53
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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.