Boss Katana settings
Helena settings for Boss Katana
My Chemical Romance · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the My Chemical Romance "Helena" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez S521 · updated 2026-09-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for aggressive chugs to achieve tight articulation.
- Incorporate dynamic picking to enhance the clarity of the riff.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb for added depth without losing punch.
The original rig
What My Chemical Romance used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Ray Toro, studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Helena adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts My Chemical Romance's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Helena?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Helena?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did My Chemical Romance use on Helena?
Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Ray Toro, studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez S521. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Helena on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.