Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
Blackened settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Blackened" solo tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR · updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 1
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Booster level
- 5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Employ fast alternate picking for clarity in lead lines.
- Focus on a sharp attack to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Blackened 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 are the best Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings for Blackened?
Set Gain 8, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Blackened?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Blackened?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Blackened on other amps
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- Rooster · Alice in Chains
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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.