Crate GX-15R settings
Sweet Leaf settings for Crate GX-15R
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Sweet Leaf" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 5
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 5
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the overdrive channel for a more saturated tone.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a heavier, doomy sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 5
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 5
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a touch of ambiance.
- Dial in the overdrive channel for a saturated, aggressive tone.
- Keep the bridge pickup selected for clarity and bite during the solo.
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
- 1965 Gibson SG Special
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup 100-watt head
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 2.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Leaf 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 Sweet Leaf?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 5.
Which pickup should I use for Sweet Leaf?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Sweet Leaf?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special. Amp: Laney Supergroup 100-watt 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.
Sweet Leaf on other amps
More Black Sabbath on the Crate GX-15R
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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.