Crate GX-15R settings
I'm Broken settings for Crate GX-15R
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "I'm Broken" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
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
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 2
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a slight ambiance.
- Engage the overdrive channel for the solo to achieve the necessary high-gain saturation.
- Experiment with palm muting during rhythm sections to maintain tightness.
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
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- 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 pick attack to achieve a sharp, percussive sound.
- Maintain clear note separation by playing with precision.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get I'm Broken adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for I'm Broken?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2.
Which pickup should I use for I'm Broken?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on I'm Broken?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
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.
I'm Broken 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.