Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Creeping Death settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a percussive pick attack to enhance clarity.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the aggressive attack.
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 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death 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 Creeping Death?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creeping Death 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.