Boss GX-10 settings
The Day That Never Comes settings for Boss GX-10
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Day That Never Comes" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the Extreme amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- Extreme
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 4 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve a percussive feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1wahCry WahPosition 5
- 2overdriveT-ScreamGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 3noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 4distortionMetalGain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 5reverbRoomMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a tight attack.
- Incorporate fluid legato runs for smooth transitions.
- Utilize wah pedal for expressive phrasing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Flying V Korina (Kirk Hammett, rhythm section, studio recording, 2008)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ and Marshall Superlead (Jose Arredondo modded), blended (studio recording, 2008)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Day That Never Comes 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 The Day That Never Comes?
Use the Extreme (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T-Scream, Noise Suppressor.
Which pickup should I use for The Day That Never Comes?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on The Day That Never Comes?
Guitar: ESP Flying V Korina (Kirk Hammett, rhythm section, studio recording, 2008). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ and Marshall Superlead (Jose Arredondo modded), blended (studio recording, 2008).
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.
The Day That Never Comes 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.