Crate GX-15R settings
Genetic Reconstruction settings for Crate GX-15R
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Genetic Reconstruction" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 5
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 5
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- 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 to add depth to the solo.
- Engage the overdrive channel for a more compressed and saturated tone.
- Experiment with palm muting for aggressive sections to enhance articulation.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive quality intact.
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 (late 1980s/early 1990s, likely USA model, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'Spiritual Healing')
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2210
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Genetic Reconstruction 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 Genetic Reconstruction?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 5.
Which pickup should I use for Genetic Reconstruction?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Death use on Genetic Reconstruction?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Stealth (late 1980s/early 1990s, likely USA model, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'Spiritual Healing'). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2210.
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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- Hotel California · Eagles
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.