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