Crate GX-15R settings
War Pigs settings for Crate GX-15R
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
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
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 8
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a biting sound.
- Focus on palm muting for tight riffs.
- Experiment with finger positioning for dynamic expression.
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
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong attack to emphasize the punchy low end.
- Palm mute the lower strings for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to bring out the raw character of the tone.
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 (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs 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 War Pigs?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Reverb Control 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
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.
War Pigs 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.