Ozzmosis album cover - Ozzy Osbourne
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "My Little Man" by Ozzy Osbourne - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "My Little Man"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain6.5
Bass5.5
Mid6
Treble6.5
Presence6
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone9
Volume10
Recording notes

From Ozzmosis (1995), with Zakk Wylde on guitar. Nothing published ties a specific rig to this song, so a Les Paul Custom into a JCM800 stands in. Set a medium-high gain crunch on the bridge pickup; the verses are more restrained than the choruses, so back the guitar volume off a little. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "My Little Man" Tone

  1. What guitar did Ozzy Osbourne use on "My Little Man"?

    The guitar on "My Little Man" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "My Little Man" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "My Little Man" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "My Little Man" 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.

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