Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Dead! settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
My Chemical Romance · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the My Chemical Romance "Dead!" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 6
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the booster to add extra saturation and volume for your solos.
- Maintain a steady picking hand for clarity in fast alternate picking passages.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-06-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume control
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs to capture the aggressive riff energy.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb to add some spaciousness to the tone.
The original rig
What My Chemical Romance used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording, 2006)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2210 (studio recording, 2006)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dead! adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts My Chemical Romance'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 Dead!?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Dead!?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did My Chemical Romance use on Dead!?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording, 2006). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2210 (studio recording, 2006).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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