Solo Tone

Children of the Grave (Live)

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Concorde V (prototype, white) or Karl Sandoval Polka Dot V (live era 1981, Randy Rhoads)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (live, 1981 tour, often run in stereo)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Distortion (bridge, humbucker) or DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge, humbucker) depending on guitar

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

distortionMXR MXR Distortion+

eqMXR MXR 10-Band EQ

flangerMXR MXR Flanger

chorusMXR MXR Stereo Chorus

delayUnknown Analog Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance, 1981 era. Randy Rhoads alternated between Jackson Concorde V and Karl Sandoval Polka Dot V for solos. Amps were Marshall Super Lead 100s, often run in stereo. Effects included Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, MXR Distortion+, MXR 10-band EQ, MXR Flanger, MXR Stereo Chorus, and analog delay. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Rhoads live rig. No direct source for exact knob values for this song/solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsarticulate note separationfast alternate picking clarityharmonic feedbackcrisp high endfull-bodiedclassic 80s metal lead

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, expressive wah use, and precise articulation to cut through a loud live mix, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

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