Solo Tone

Mr. Crowley

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Rhoads Concorde (custom white V, early prototype)

AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (likely modded, 100W, through Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cabinet)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan Jazz (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

delayUnknown Analog Delay pedal (likely MXR Analog Delay or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Randy Rhoads used his custom Jackson Concorde for the 'Mr. Crowley' solo, with a Marshall Super Lead head and 4x12 cab. Effects included MXR Distortion +, chorus, analog delay, and plate reverb. Settings are estimated based on era, genre, and available interviews/forum posts.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfluid legato runstight, articulate attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationlush chorus modulationambient analog delay repeatsplate reverb depthcutting bridge pickup bitehigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The solo features advanced techniques such as fast alternate picking, fluid legato, wide vibrato, and precise bends, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Complete Guide to Ozzy Osbourne 'Mr. Crowley' - Ultimate Guitar How to achieve Randy Rhoads' tone during the interlude of “Mr ...[QUESTION] How to get a Randy Rhoads Tone? : r/Guitar All Hail the MXR Distortion + - Premier Guitar

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