Boss Katana settings
Domination settings for Boss Katana
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Domination" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-02-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
- Incorporate fast legato techniques for smooth transitions between notes.
- Utilize whammy bar dives for dramatic pitch shifts during solos.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight chugs.
- Incorporate palm muting for percussive rhythms.
- Focus on clarity in note separation during fast riffs.
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, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Domination 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 Domination?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Domination?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Domination?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Domination 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.