Promises amp settings — Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Megadeth guitar tone for “Promises”, dialed in for a Boss Katana 50 MkII with a Gibson Les Paul Classic. Studio cut, The World Needs a Hero (2001) — electric solo and heavy rhythm sections
Dave Mustaine & Al Pitrelli: Marshall JCM800/JMP / Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp into VHT power amps, Jackson Y2KV / Gibson Les Paul with Seymour Duncan JB pickups
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 5 |
01Katana Built-In Digital Delay
Engage onboard delay block for the melodic lead breaks
The Katana 50 MkII lacks a dedicated physical presence knob, so it is set to null. Using the Lead amp type captures the smooth, saturated British high-gain character of Pitrelli and Mustaine's CAE/Marshall rigs on this power ballad. Your Les Paul Classic humbuckers match the punch of the original Seymour Duncan JB pickups, requiring mid-focused EQ and moderate gain to maintain articulation.
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