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Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3

Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a PRS CE 24 · updated 2026-04-23

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10

Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
Contour
1
Gain control
0
Master volume
8
Power control
3
Volume control
0
Presence control
5
Variation button
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
  • Use fast alternate picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
  • Keep your attack sharp to emphasize the percussive nature of the tone.

Solo settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-09-05

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs

Gain
7
Bass
5
Mid
4
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5
Contour
1
Gain control
7
Master volume
7
Power control
3
Volume control
8
Variation button
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Maintain aggressive palm muting during rhythm sections to keep the tightness of the sound.
  • Focus on fast alternate picking for clarity in lead lines, ensuring precise note separation.

The original rig

What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.

Guitar
Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.

What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Guitar: Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a PRS CE 24. 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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