Crate GX-15R settings
Black Sabbath settings for Crate GX-15R
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Black Sabbath" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a percussive pick attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, controlled notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve a singing sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack.
- Incorporate palm muting on the lower strings for a heavier sound.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Special (nicknamed 'Monkey')
- Amp
- Laney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Sabbath adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Black Sabbath?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.
Which pickup should I use for Black Sabbath?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Black Sabbath?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Special (nicknamed 'Monkey'). Amp: Laney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
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.
Black Sabbath 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.