Boss Katana settings
One settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 19 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for clarity.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a percussive attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-02-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Incorporate subtle vibrato on sustained notes for expressiveness.
- Experiment with slight finger positioning for dynamic tonal shifts.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
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.
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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.