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
Different guitar or pedals? Get ...And Justice for All adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
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.
...And Justice for All on other amps
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More Metallica on the Crate GX-15R
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.