Boss Katana settings
Cowboys from Hell settings for Boss Katana
Pantera · adapted 17 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 7
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity.
- Use aggressive pinch harmonics for expressive lead lines.
- Incorporate fast legato runs for fluidity in the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32 · updated 2026-05-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 3
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight chugs.
- Incorporate palm muting for percussive rhythm.
- Focus on articulate note separation during fast runs.
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 Dean ML or Dean From Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cowboys from Hell 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 Cowboys from Hell?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cowboys from Hell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cowboys from Hell?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES.
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.
Cowboys from Hell on other amps
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Mustang LT25 · 14
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Mustang LT50 · 5
- Cowboys from Hell on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Marshall CODE 25 · 3
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Champion 20 · 3
More Pantera on the Boss Katana
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.