Solo Tone

Crazy Train

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom

Amp1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass3.5

mid6

treble7

reverb0.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

eqMXR MXR Ten Band Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1980, Blizzard of Ozz album. Amp run with Variac at 90-92V for extra saturation. All settings and pedals confirmed for studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussivesinging sustainmidrange-forwardslightly compresseddry (no reverb)aggressive attackclear note separationcrisp high endfocused low end

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced alternate picking, rapid position shifts, and precise bending/vibrato, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World All Hail the MXR Distortion + - Premier Guitar Making Blizzard of Ozz with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads | Guitar World

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