Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
One settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-23
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush stereo effect of the original tone.
- Set the delay to a subtle level to add depth and space to your clean riff.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to achieve the percussive clarity characteristic of the original tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Donner DST-100 · updated 2026-10-22
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Hall) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush shimmer of the original tone.
- Engage the delay effect for ambient repeats, setting it to a moderate level to enhance the spacious feel.
- Adjust the reverb to add depth, keeping it subtle to maintain clarity in the clean tone.
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 MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
One 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.