Crate GX-15R settings
Unholy Confessions settings for Crate GX-15R
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Unholy Confessions" riff tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff 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
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity.
- Maintain fast alternate picking for articulation.
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
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 1
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- 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 to recreate the minimal ambient effect of the original tone.
- Ensure the gain is set high on the overdrive channel for a saturated lead tone.
- Focus on articulate note separation and aggressive attack during the solo.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Unholy Confessions adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Unholy Confessions?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.
Which pickup should I use for Unholy Confessions?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Unholy Confessions?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp 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.