Boss Katana Mini settings
Fade to Black settings for Boss Katana Mini
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Delay time 5, Delay level 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Delay time
- 5
- Delay level
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing.
- Maintain a dynamic picking attack for articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Power Players SG · updated 2026-07-02
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Delay time
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal in a cocked position to emphasize midrange.
- Focus on smooth legato playing for sustained notes.
- Experiment with vibrato on longer notes for expressiveness.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini 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 settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Delay time 5, Delay level 3.
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 Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. 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.