Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Fade to Black settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 6.5, Volume 0, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6 · updated 2026-08-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 0
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight and percussive rhythms.
- Focus on clear note separation by picking with a defined attack.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb for added depth without overwhelming the crunch tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-02
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Experiment with the power control to find the right balance of headroom and saturation.
- Maintain a smooth legato technique for fluid runs, similar to Kirk Hammett's style.
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
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 0, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6. 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.