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Crazy train amp settings — M-Vave Tank G

The Ozzy Osbourne guitar tone for “Crazy train”, dialed in for a M-Vave Tank G with a PRS Custom 24. Studio version, Blizzard of Ozz (1980) — iconic main riff and solos

Original rig

1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom -> MXR Distortion+ -> MXR 10-Band Graphic EQ (500Hz/1kHz mid boost) -> 1975 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100W into 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers

Aggressive, mid-forward British hard rock crunch with a distinctive 500Hz-1kHz bark and bright treble bite

Amp settings — M-Vave Tank G

CHANNELMarshall-style high-gain amp model (AMP Block Model 7/8 Plexi/JCM)BRIGHToffBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	7
Bass	5
Mid	8
Treble	7
Reverb	2
Master	7

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Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE10 VOLUME10

Signal chain

01Tank G Overdrive/Distortion Block (Yellow OD / MXR style)

Used as front-end grit and focus pushing the British amp model

Gain 6 · Tone 7 · Volume 7

02Tank G Modulation Block (Chorus)

Subtle doubling shimmer to emulate Randy's studio triple-tracking

Rate 3 · Depth 2 · Mix 3

Why these settings

The M-Vave Tank G's British amp model delivers the Marshall Plexi foundation, but Randy's tone relies heavily on the MXR Distortion+ pushing the front end alongside a distinct mid-frequency hump. Pushing the Tank G's mid control to 8 compensates for the missing dedicated graphic EQ pedal, while your PRS Custom 24's bridge humbucker supplies the necessary punch and harmonic bite. The subtle onboard chorus replicates the slight stereo detuning and pitch variance from Randy's famous triple-tracked rhythm tracks.

PRO TIPPick aggressively near the bridge saddles with a stiff pick to reproduce Randy's sharp percussive attack, and keep your palm lightly anchored on the low E during the iconic F#m riff to prevent low-end flub.

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