Boss Katana settings
Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) settings for Boss Katana
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, use the Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-02-09
- Amp model
- Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed-back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on tight picking to maintain clarity in the rhythm.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize certain notes in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-02-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Focus on precise picking for clarity in fast runs.
- Experiment with vibrato for expressive notes.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (likely, as used by Dave Mustaine on Rust in Peace era and consistent with 2004 remix sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as per era and forum references)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss Katana for Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix)?
Use the Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, Original drive 6.
Which pickup should I use for Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix)?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (likely, as used by Dave Mustaine on Rust in Peace era and consistent with 2004 remix sessions). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as per era and forum references).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. 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.