Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Boss Katana

Boss Katana knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5.5

Mid

4.5

Treble

6

Presence

4

Reverb

1.5

Solo

5

Contour

0

Power control

3

Cabinet resonance

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 4.2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for shimmer.
• Engage the delay effect to add subtle depth and sustain to your notes.
• Ensure strict muting between note groups to maintain clarity.

Boss Katana knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

7.5

Presence

6

Reverb

0.5

Solo

0

Contour

2

Power control

3

Cabinet resonance

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 4

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
• Incorporate aggressive picking for a crisp attack.
• Utilize the amp's built-in reverb to add spaciousness to the tone.

What are the best Boss Katana settings for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRGA120. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.