Crate GX-15R settings
Pull the Plug settings for Crate GX-15R
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Pull the Plug" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. 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
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8.5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for articulate single-note runs.
- Maintain a percussive touch to enhance clarity.
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
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
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
- Randall RG100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pull the Plug 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 Pull the Plug?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.
Which pickup should I use for Pull the Plug?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Death use on Pull the Plug?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Stealth. Amp: Randall RG100ES 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.
Pull the Plug 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.