Boss Katana GO settings
Master of Puppets settings for Boss Katana GO
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Boss Katana GO, select the MODERN BROWN preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-21
- Preset / mode
- MODERN BROWN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana GO knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Noise gate
- 4
- Stage feel
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain articulation.
- Keep your attack aggressive to enhance the metallic bite.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana GO actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 preset should I use on the Boss Katana GO for Master of Puppets?
Start from the MODERN BROWN preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
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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Popular songs on the Boss Katana GO
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Supermassive Black Hole · Muse
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Uprising · Muse
- Resistance · Muse
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
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.