Valeton GP-200 settings
Crazy Train settings for Valeton GP-200
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the UK 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 5, 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
updated 2026-11-01
- Amp model
- UK 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Altec 417-8H speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 2
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1distortionDist+ (MXR Distortion+)Output 10 · Distortion 4
- 2noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 3boostB-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp)Gain 5 · Bass 5 · Treble 5 · Level 10
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve a punchy, percussive attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the clarity and articulation of each note.
- Experiment with the dynamics of your playing to maintain note separation under gain.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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 Valeton GP-200 for Crazy Train?
Use the UK 800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Dist+ (MXR Distortion+), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction), B-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp).
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?
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 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 Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Stairway to Heaven · 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.