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Crate GX-15R settings

...And Justice for All settings for Crate GX-15R

Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Crate GX-15R knobs

Gain
9
Bass
5
Mid
2
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Reverb Control
0
Level (Clean Channel)
0
Gain (Overdrive Channel)
8
Level (Overdrive Channel)
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight chugs.
  • Focus on a percussive right-hand attack for clarity.
  • Keep the amp's reverb low or off to maintain a dry tone.

Solo settings

Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Crate GX-15R knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5
Reverb Control
5
Level (Clean Channel)
0
Gain (Overdrive Channel)
8
Level (Overdrive Channel)
6

Playing tips

  • Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
  • Utilize fast alternate picking for clarity in solos.
  • Incorporate fluid legato runs for expressive lead lines.

The original rig

What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.

Guitar
ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
Gain
9
Bass
6
Mid
3
Treble
7.5
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for ...And Justice for All?

Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.

Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?

Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP MX-220. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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