Crate GX-15R settings
Solitude settings for Crate GX-15R
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Solitude" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 3, Reverb Control 3. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
- Reverb Control
- 3
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 6
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for a gentle, airy feel.
- Play softly with fingerstyle to achieve a mellow, rounded tone.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes to maintain sustain.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4
- Reverb Control
- 5
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 6
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play softly with fingerstyle dynamics to achieve a smooth and mellow sound.
- Focus on maintaining a clean tone with just a touch of grit for warmth.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Special (early 1970s, likely 1965-1967 model, P90 pickups)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup LA100BL (early 1970s, 100W tube head)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Solitude adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Solitude?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 3, Reverb Control 3.
Which pickup should I use for Solitude?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Solitude?
Guitar: Gibson SG Special (early 1970s, likely 1965-1967 model, P90 pickups). Amp: Laney Supergroup LA100BL (early 1970s, 100W tube 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.
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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.