Boss Katana settings
Orion settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter Syn Custom-S · updated 2026-05-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- 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 reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your leads cut through the mix.
- Utilize aggressive picking for a tight and percussive attack.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-06-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for an articulate attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riffs.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Orion 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 Orion?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Syn Custom-S. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Orion on other amps
More Metallica on the Boss Katana
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- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 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
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.