How to Dial In "A Thousand Shades" by Ozzy Osbourne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Thousand Shades"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Patient Number 9 (2022). Patient Number 9 is the thirteenth and final studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Laney Supergroup LA100BL, the rig we use for Ozzy Osbourne's other songs from Patient Number 9, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "A Thousand Shades" Tone
What guitar did Ozzy Osbourne use on "A Thousand Shades"?
The guitar on "A Thousand Shades" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "A Thousand Shades" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "A Thousand Shades" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Thousand Shades" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "A Thousand Shades" by Ozzy Osbourne are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.