Marshall MG50DFX settings
Crazy Train settings for Marshall MG50DFX
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Marshall MG50DFX, set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fdd 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG50DFX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fdd
- 1
- Contour
- 6
- Clean volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack for articulation.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG50DFX 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 MG50DFX settings for Crazy Train?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fdd 1.
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 Fender Stratocaster. 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 MG50DFX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.