Crazy Train amp settings — Line 6 Catalyst Cx 60
The Ozzy Osbourne guitar tone for “Crazy Train”, dialed in for a Line 6 Catalyst Cx 60 with a Harley benton 20HH SBK. Studio version, Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100W (channels jumpered), 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom with T-Top humbuckers, MXR Distortion+ (Output: 10, Distortion: 4), MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ (+10 at 500Hz), AMS DMX 15-80S delay added in mix
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 3 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Catalyst Onboard Drive (Boost engaged)
The Catalyst's built-in Boost replicates the MXR Distortion+ function—use it to push the front end and add midrange saturation
The Catalyst's Origin-based Crunch channel emulates the Marshall Super Lead voicing. Mid pushed to 8 compensates for the lack of Rhoads' MXR 10-Band EQ which boosted 500Hz by +10dB—this is the defining element of the tone. Bass dropped to 3 because the Harley Benton's humbuckers run hotter than vintage T-Tops and will muddy the low end otherwise. Engaging the onboard Boost is mandatory to replicate the always-on Distortion+ that provided Rhoads' edge and sustain.
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