Crate GX-15R settings
Without Judgement settings for Crate GX-15R
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Without Judgement" solo tone on a Crate GX-15R, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb Control
- 3
- 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 moderate level to add depth to the solo.
- Ensure your palm muting is tight and precise to maintain clarity in the rhythm sections.
- Focus on picking dynamics to achieve articulate lead lines with sharp attack.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP MX-220 · updated 2026-06-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Crate GX-15R knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Reverb Control
- 0
- Level (Clean Channel)
- 0
- Gain (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
- Level (Overdrive Channel)
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to ensure clarity in note separation.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GX-15R actually has.
- Guitar
- Stealth Jackson Soloist (custom, black, XN2 bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Without Judgement adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GX-15R settings for Without Judgement?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Reverb Control 3.
Which pickup should I use for Without Judgement?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Death use on Without Judgement?
Guitar: Stealth Jackson Soloist (custom, black, XN2 bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100.
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.
Without Judgement on other amps
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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.