Boss Katana settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Boss Katana
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RGA42FM-BLF Blue Lagoon Burst · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
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 sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam 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 Wherever I May Roam?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RGA42FM-BLF Blue Lagoon Burst. 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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More Metallica on the Boss Katana
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.