Crate GX-15R settings
Beast and the Harlot settings for Crate GX-15R
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Beast and the Harlot" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 2
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chug characteristic of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking attack is aggressive to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 3
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to your solo.
- Focus on articulate note separation and clear pick definition during fast passages.
- Incorporate pinch harmonics for added expressiveness in your lead lines.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beast and the Harlot adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Beast and the Harlot?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2.
Which pickup should I use for Beast and the Harlot?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Beast and the Harlot?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
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.
Beast and the Harlot on other amps
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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.