Boss Katana settings
Cemetary Gates settings for Boss Katana
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cemetary Gates" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-06-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 1 for a subtle ambiance.
- Keep the power control high (8) for full headroom and clarity in the riff.
- Adjust the contour to 1 for a slight mid-scoop, enhancing the crunch tone.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG100ES solid-state amplifier
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cemetary Gates adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Cemetary Gates?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cemetary Gates?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cemetary Gates?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell). Amp: Randall RG100ES solid-state amplifier.
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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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.