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Solo Tone
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Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head (early 1970s, metal front)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Blizzard of Ozz album. Randy Rhoads used his white 1970 Les Paul Custom for the solo, with Marshall 1959 Super Lead head and a selection of MXR pedals. Effects chain is based on studio use, not live. Tuned to standard pitch (A=440).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackbright and articulate highsaggressive pick dynamicsscooped but present midsharmonic-rich lead soundfluid legato phrasingcrisp pinch harmonicsclassic British amp crunchslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, legato, pinch harmonics, and expressive use of wah and flanger, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
Guitar1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head (early 1970s, metal front)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Blizzard of Ozz album. Randy Rhoads used his white 1970 Les Paul Custom for the solo, with Marshall 1959 Super Lead head and a selection of MXR pedals. Effects chain is based on studio use, not live. Tuned to standard pitch (A=440).
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackbright and articulate highsaggressive pick dynamicsscooped but present midsharmonic-rich lead soundfluid legato phrasingcrisp pinch harmonicsclassic British amp crunchslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, legato, pinch harmonics, and expressive use of wah and flanger, making it challenging for most guitarists.