Boss Katana settings
Crystal Mountain settings for Boss Katana
Death · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Crystal Mountain" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm-muted chugs for articulation.
- Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the riff's groove.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Custom Shop Warrior
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crystal Mountain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Crystal Mountain?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Crystal Mountain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Death use on Crystal Mountain?
Guitar: Jackson Custom Shop Warrior. Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100.
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.
Crystal Mountain on other amps
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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.