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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)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
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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.
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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)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
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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.