Yamaha GA15 settings
Crazy Train settings for Yamaha GA15
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Yamaha GA15, set Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Drive gain 7, Clean volume 0, Drive volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha ERG121C · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Yamaha GA15 knobs
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Drive gain
- 7
- Clean volume
- 0
- Drive volume
- 6
- Drive clean switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
- 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 Yamaha GA15 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 Yamaha GA15 settings for Crazy Train?
Set Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Drive gain 7, Clean volume 0, Drive volume 6.
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 Yamaha ERG121C. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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- Crazy Train on Boss GT-1000 · 61
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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.