Boss Katana settings
Sixpounder settings for Boss Katana
Children of Bodom · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Children of Bodom "Sixpounder" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Use fast alternate picking for articulate note separation.
- Maintain a percussive attack to enhance clarity in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZES40 · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 6
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
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 booster for added volume and sustain during solos.
- Maintain aggressive palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
The original rig
What Children of Bodom used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or ESP Alexi Blacky, as used by Alexi Laiho in early 2000s studio recordings)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 II
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sixpounder adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Children of Bodom's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Sixpounder?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sixpounder?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Children of Bodom use on Sixpounder?
Guitar: ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or ESP Alexi Blacky, as used by Alexi Laiho in early 2000s studio recordings). Amp: Peavey 5150 II.
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.