Clean Tone
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late-1970s or 1980 model, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s blue-line or black-line, 8x10 cab, classic tube head)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Blizzard of Ozz sessions at Ridge Farm Studio, England
Tone Character(9)
deep and supportive low endwarm, rounded attackslightly compressedno audible drive or gritfull-bodiedsits under guitarsno clank or string noiseclassic rock studio bassnot scooped, not mid-forward
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Crazy Train' features straightforward root notes played with a pick, requiring steady timing and even attack but no advanced technique or complex lines.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late-1970s or 1980 model, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s blue-line or black-line, 8x10 cab, classic tube head)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Blizzard of Ozz sessions at Ridge Farm Studio, England
Tone Character(9)
deep and supportive low endwarm, rounded attackslightly compressedno audible drive or gritfull-bodiedsits under guitarsno clank or string noiseclassic rock studio bassnot scooped, not mid-forward
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Crazy Train' features straightforward root notes played with a pick, requiring steady timing and even attack but no advanced technique or complex lines.
Crazy Train settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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