Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Creeping Death settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Jazzmaster · updated 2026-07-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 3
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging sections.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for percussive feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS12 Dinky · updated 2026-05-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 5
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive alternate picking for clarity.
- Incorporate palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on articulate note separation during fast runs.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII 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 MkII settings for Creeping Death?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 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 Squier Jazzmaster. 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.