Boss Katana Mini-X settings
Fade to Black settings for Boss Katana Mini-X
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Boss Katana Mini-X, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Mod fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini-X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Mod fx
- 0
- Rev dly
- 0
- Variation
- 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the variation feature on your amp to tighten the lows and enhance clarity for the solo.
- Maintain a smooth picking technique to achieve the creamy sustain characteristic of the original solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana Mini-X knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Mod fx
- 0
- Rev dly
- 0
- Variation
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the dynamic and touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
- Focus on rich, articulate chord voicings to capture the essence of the clean intro.
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
- 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 Mini-X settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Mod fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck 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 Jackson Dinky. 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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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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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.