Boss Katana settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize certain notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG470DX · updated 2026-05-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate slides and bends to enhance expressiveness in the solo.
- Focus on maintaining a tight palm muting technique for rhythm sections.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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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