How to Dial In "Never Know Why" by Ozzy Osbourne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never Know Why"
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 The Ultimate Sin (1986). The Ultimate Sin is the fourth studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 24 January 1986 in the United States and on 10 February 1986 in the United Kingdom. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Ozzy Osbourne's other songs from The Ultimate Sin, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Never Know Why" Tone
What guitar did Ozzy Osbourne use on "Never Know Why"?
The guitar on "Never Know Why" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Never Know Why" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Never Know Why" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never Know Why" 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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