Solo Tone

Mr. Crowley (Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour)

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1979 Karl Sandoval Flying V

AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi 100W Head (Cascade mod), Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion +

eqMXR MXR 10-Band EQ

delayKorg Korg SE-500 Stage Echo Tape Delay

Notes

Live rig from Blizzard of Ozz Tour, 1981. Settings and pedals reflect live solo section, not studio. No evidence of Jackson Concorde or Les Paul for this tour/section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight, articulate attackrich upper midscrisp note separationcutting lead presencefluid, expressive bendsclassic Marshall crunchaudible delay ambienceharmonic clarityfast legato runs

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast legato, alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, all while maintaining clarity and control at high speed with delay. The phrasing and note choices demand both technical and musical mastery.

Sources

Complete Guide to Ozzy Osbourne 'Mr. Crowley' - Ultimate Guitar Randy Rhoads | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com All Hail the MXR Distortion + - Premier Guitar

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