Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the attack on the strings.
- Incorporate palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.
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
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 Seek & Destroy?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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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.