Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
...And Justice for All settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on articulate pick attack to maintain clarity in riffs.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the percussive rhythm.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get ...And Justice for All 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 50 Gen 3 settings for ...And Justice for All?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?
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 Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
...And Justice for All 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.