Boss Katana settings
Monster settings for Boss Katana
Skillet · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Skillet "Monster" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive sound.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the attack and clarity of each note.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to ensure tightness in the riff sections.
The original rig
What Skillet used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Monster adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Skillet's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Monster?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Monster?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Skillet use on Monster?
Guitar: PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Monster on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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.