Boss Katana settings
The God That Failed settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The God That Failed" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-06-18
- 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
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff punchy.
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 The Black Album)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for The Black Album studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The God That Failed 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 The God That Failed?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for The God That Failed?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on The God That Failed?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for The Black Album studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The God That Failed on other amps
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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.