Boss Katana settings
Unholy Confessions settings for Boss Katana
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Unholy Confessions" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-11-02
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on articulate pick attack for clarity in fast alternate picking.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a punchy, aggressive tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-17
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Solo
- 7
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your leads cut through the mix.
- Experiment with the contour control to find the right mid-range balance for your tone.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Unholy Confessions adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Unholy Confessions?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Unholy Confessions?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Unholy Confessions?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Unholy Confessions on other amps
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- Unholy Confessions on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 7
- Unholy Confessions on Positive Grid Spark 2 · 6
- Unholy Confessions on Fender Frontman 10G · 5
- Unholy Confessions on Fender Frontman 15G · 5
- Unholy Confessions on Fender Frontman 20G · 4
- Unholy Confessions on Fender Mustang LT50 · 4
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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.