Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Crate GX-15R

Crate GX-15R knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Reverb Control

2

Level (Clean Channel)

0

Gain (Overdrive Channel)

7

Level (Overdrive Channel)

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 4

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Ensure tight palm muting for articulate chugs.
• Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance note separation.

Crate GX-15R knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5

Mid

3

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Reverb Control

3

Level (Clean Channel)

0

Gain (Overdrive Channel)

7

Level (Overdrive Channel)

7

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to your solo.
• Engage the overdrive channel for a saturated, high-gain tone suitable for solos.
• Ensure your bridge pickup is selected for a cutting lead tone.

What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 2.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

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.