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How to get Ozzy Osbourne's guitar tone

Ozzy Osbourne across 9 famous tones — mostly through Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head, 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers, Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Ozzy Osbourne's go-to amps

Marshall 1959 Super Lead ×4Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head ×31975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet ×1

9 famous Ozzy Osbourne tones

No More Tears
gain 8.5 · bass 7.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 8
No More Tears
gain 8.5 · bass 8 · mid 5 · treble 8
The Ultimate Sin
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Crazy Train
gain 7 · bass 3.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Flying High Again
gain 7 · bass 3.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Mr. Crowley
gain 6.5 · bass 4 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Crazy Train
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Mr. Crowley
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
No More Tears
gain 0 · bass 6.5 · mid 5 · treble 7

Metal amp settings

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How to get Ozzy Osbourne's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Ozzy Osbourne use?

Averaged across 9 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Ozzy Osbourne?

They favour Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head, 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers, Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Ozzy Osbourne's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head, 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers, Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 9 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Ozzy Osbourne's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.