Crate GX-15R settings
Flesh and the Power It Holds settings for Crate GX-15R
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Flesh and the Power It Holds" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8.5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use alternate picking for articulate lead lines.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve clarity.
Solo 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
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on articulate note separation during the solo.
- Maintain a crisp attack to ensure clarity in high-gain settings.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Stealth
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100 head with Marshall Valvestate 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Flesh and the Power It Holds adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.
Which pickup should I use for Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Death use on Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Stealth. Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100 head with Marshall Valvestate 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.
Flesh and the Power It Holds 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.