Boss Katana settings
Dance of Death settings for Boss Katana
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "Dance of Death" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-06-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
- Incorporate aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the tone.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dance of Death adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Iron Maiden's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Dance of Death?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dance of Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on Dance of Death?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era). Amp: Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster HSS. 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.