Zoom GFX-5 settings
Crazy Train settings for Zoom GFX-5
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Zoom GFX-5, use the HI-GAIN 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
updated 2026-09-20
- Amp model
- HI-GAIN
- 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
- 2noise gateZOOM Noise ReductionThreshold 5
- 3overdriveOverdriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve the punchy attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the clarity and articulation of each note in the riff.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to ensure clear note separation, especially during fast passages.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom GFX-5 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 GFX-5 for Crazy Train?
Use the HI-GAIN (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Distortion, ZOOM Noise Reduction, Overdrive.
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 Zoom GFX-5
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Walk · Pantera
- Crossroads · Cream
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.