Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Fade to Black settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Engage the booster for a volume lift during the solo to help it cut through.
- Consider using the variation setting to enhance the tonal character for solos.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature · updated 2026-05-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 5
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve a tight and percussive rhythm.
- Focus on clear note separation for articulate attack.
- Adjust your picking dynamics to maintain the crunchy, mid-forward sound.
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
- 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 are the best Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0.
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 Epiphone SG Custom. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Fade to Black 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.