Riff Tone
Crazy Train (Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour)
Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head (with Variac, Altec 417-8H speakers, two 4x12 cabs)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
mid6
treble7
reverb0.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
eqMXR MXR Ten Band EQ
Notes
Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour, 1980-1981. Amp run with Variac at 90-92V for extra saturation. Riff section. Settings and pedals based on live and studio rig details from this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attackmidrange-forwarddry, no reverbsaturated but definedcutting presencecrisp palm mutingslight compression from pedalclassic 80s metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train: secrets behind the sound | Guitar WorldThe Gear Used By Randy Rhoads on Blizzard of Ozz | Guitar.comRandy Rhoads teaches his warm-ups and Crazy Train solo | Guitar WorldMaking Blizzard of Ozz with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads | Guitar WorldThe Guitars of Randy Rhoads - Premier Guitar
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Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head (with Variac, Altec 417-8H speakers, two 4x12 cabs)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
mid6
treble7
reverb0.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR Distortion +
eqMXR MXR Ten Band EQ
Sources
Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train: secrets behind the sound | Guitar WorldThe Gear Used By Randy Rhoads on Blizzard of Ozz | Guitar.comRandy Rhoads teaches his warm-ups and Crazy Train solo | Guitar WorldMaking Blizzard of Ozz with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads | Guitar WorldThe Guitars of Randy Rhoads - Premier Guitar
Notes
Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour, 1980-1981. Amp run with Variac at 90-92V for extra saturation. Riff section. Settings and pedals based on live and studio rig details from this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attackmidrange-forwarddry, no reverbsaturated but definedcutting presencecrisp palm mutingslight compression from pedalclassic 80s metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.
Crazy Train (Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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