Boss GX-10 settings
Fade to Black settings for Boss GX-10
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Boss GX-10, use the X-Titan amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1wahCry WahPosition 8
- 2distortionMetalGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
- 5boostBoosterGain 2 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use a smooth, controlled picking technique to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
- Incorporate subtle bends to add expressiveness to the solo.
- Utilize the wah pedal in a cocked position to emphasize midrange frequencies.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Fade to Black?
Use the X-Titan (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, followed by Cry Wah, Metal, Noise Suppressor, Spring, Booster.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. 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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More Metallica on the Boss GX-10
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Boss GX-10
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.