Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton EX-84 Modern BK · updated 2026-04-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 0
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 0
- Presence control
- 5
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugging.
- Focus on a crisp attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Focus on palm muting for tight rhythms and transitions.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive lead lines.
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 Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton EX-84 Modern BK. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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