Boss Katana Mini-X settings
Enter Sandman settings for Boss Katana Mini-X
Metallica · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini-X, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Mod fx 0, Rev dly 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana Mini-X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Mod fx
- 0
- Rev dly
- 0
- Variation
- 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to accentuate the aggressive rhythm.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini-X actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 Mini-X settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Mod fx 0, Rev dly 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
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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.