Boss Katana settings
Disposable Heroes settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Disposable Heroes" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6 · updated 2026-02-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a sharper attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve percussive clarity.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1984 Gibson Explorer (white, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head (used as preamp) into Marshall JCM800 100-watt power amp, 4x12 Marshall cabinets
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Disposable Heroes 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 settings for Disposable Heroes?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Disposable Heroes?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Disposable Heroes?
Guitar: 1984 Gibson Explorer (white, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head (used as preamp) into Marshall JCM800 100-watt power amp, 4x12 Marshall cabinets.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6. 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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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.