NUX MG-100 settings
Crazy Train settings for NUX MG-100
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a NUX MG-100, use the BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG G-400 Pro · updated 2026-11-09
- Amp model
- BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 2
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 7
Effects chain
- 1distortionDistortionLevel 10 · Distortion 4
- 2eqGRAPHIC EQ1kHz 6 · 2kHz 3 · 8kHz 0 · 125Hz 3 · 16kHz 3 · 250Hz 7 · 500Hz 10 · 31.2Hz 0
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive rhythm attack with palm muting.
- Ensure clear note separation under gain for articulate riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the brightness and articulation of the tone.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-100 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 amp model should I use on the NUX MG-100 for Crazy Train?
Use the BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Distortion, GRAPHIC EQ, Noise Gate.
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 Epiphone SG G-400 Pro. 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 NUX MG-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Walk · Pantera
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Hotel California · Eagles
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.