Boss Katana settings
Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) settings for Boss Katana
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS32T Rhoads · updated 2026-08-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your lead lines cut through the mix.
- Utilize aggressive palm muting during rhythm sections to maintain tightness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR · updated 2026-04-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 3
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to achieve razor-sharp articulation.
- Maintain a percussive attack to enhance rhythm clarity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?
Guitar: Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS32T Rhoads. 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.