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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
Full Orion tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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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.

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