Crate GX-15R settings
Papercut settings for Crate GX-15R
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Papercut" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 2
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage a noise gate if available to reduce noise during palm-muted sections.
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve the chugging sound characteristic of the riff.
Solo 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
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 5
- 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 moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the overdrive channel for the solo section to achieve the high-gain saturation needed.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to ensure clarity and articulation in your notes.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG470
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Papercut adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Papercut?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2.
Which pickup should I use for Papercut?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Papercut?
Guitar: Ibanez RG470. 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.
Papercut on other amps
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- To Live Is to Die · Metallica
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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.