How to Get the Ozzy Osbourne Guitar Tone (Rhoads & Wylde)

Ozzy's records feature two legendary tones: Randy Rhoads' bright, classical-tinged sound and Zakk Wylde's thick, aggressive grind. Here's how to get both.

Randy Rhoads (Crazy Train, Mr. Crowley)

• Guitar: a Les Paul, later a polka-dot Flying V.
• Amp: a Marshall with a chorus and delay for the layered leads.

Zakk Wylde (No More Tears era)

• Guitar: a Les Paul with EMG pickups.
• Amp: a Marshall JCM800 pushed hard with an overdrive.

The fastest way

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FAQ

What amp did Randy Rhoads use? Marshall heads, with chorus and delay shaping the leads.

How does Zakk Wylde get so much grind? A JCM800 boosted with an overdrive and EMG pickups.