Solo 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 (mid-70s, stock, rented for tour) into two Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass4

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

eqMXR MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Notes

Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour, 1981; settings and pedals confirmed for live use; amp was run with a Variac at reduced voltage (~90-92V) for increased saturation. Effects from custom pedalboard. Solo section tone.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecutting lead tonesinging sustainmid-heavy EQaggressive attacktight and percussivecreamy edge from Variacraw distortionbrighter than typical Marshall due to Altec speakershigh clarity for fast passages

Difficulty

The solo is technically demanding due to its speed, intricate phrasing, and use of advanced techniques like fast alternate picking, wide interval jumps, and expressive wah pedal work.

Sources

Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Making Blizzard of Ozz with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads | Guitar World Randy Rhoads' Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard

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