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Solo Tone
Crazy Train (Live)
Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Amp1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into two Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass3.5
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Notes
Live performance, 1981 era. Randy Rhoads used his Les Paul Custom for the solo, with bridge pickup selected. Effects were from his pedalboard, not amp. Amp was a rented Marshall JMP Super Lead MKII, not a JCM800. EQ and distortion from pedals, not amp gain. No amp reverb or built-in effects.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate attackmidrange-forward leadbright and cuttingaggressive bridge pickup biteclear note separationnot overly compressedclassic 80s metal solo soundslight amp overdrive with pedal distortionEQ-boosted mids
Difficulty
The solo features fast, technical passages, wide vibrato, and advanced phrasing that require strong technique and precision, making it challenging even for advanced players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Amp1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into two Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass3.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance, 1981 era. Randy Rhoads used his Les Paul Custom for the solo, with bridge pickup selected. Effects were from his pedalboard, not amp. Amp was a rented Marshall JMP Super Lead MKII, not a JCM800. EQ and distortion from pedals, not amp gain. No amp reverb or built-in effects.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and articulate attackmidrange-forward leadbright and cuttingaggressive bridge pickup biteclear note separationnot overly compressedclassic 80s metal solo soundslight amp overdrive with pedal distortionEQ-boosted mids
Difficulty
The solo features fast, technical passages, wide vibrato, and advanced phrasing that require strong technique and precision, making it challenging even for advanced players.