Zoom G1 FOUR settings
Crazy Train settings for Zoom G1 FOUR
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Zoom G1 FOUR, use the MS 1959 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, 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 Yamaha RGX 121Z · updated 2026-10-12
- Amp model
- MS 1959
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1distortionDIST PlusLevel 10 · Distortion 4
- 2eqGt GEQBand 1 3 · Band 2 0 · Band 3 6 · Band 4 10 · Band 5 7 · Band 6 3 · Band 8 0 · Band 10 3
- 3noise gateNoiseGateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to replicate the riff's punch.
- Use a strong pick attack to enhance the clarity of each note.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to keep the riff driving forward.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1 FOUR 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 Zoom G1 FOUR for Crazy Train?
Use the MS 1959 (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by DIST Plus, Gt GEQ, NoiseGate, Spring.
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 RGX 121Z. 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 Zoom G1 FOUR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.