Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
Crazy Train settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bias shift 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-20
- Preset / mode
- Brit 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Bias shift
- 1
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Ensure clear note separation by maintaining a consistent picking hand technique.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X 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 preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X for Crazy Train?
Start from the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bias shift 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?
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 Vox Valvetronix VT40X
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) · The Cure
- Walk · Pantera
- The Chain · Fleetwood Mac
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take It Easy · Eagles
- Teenage Dirtbag · Wheatus
- Johnny B. Goode · Chuck Berry
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.