Battery amp settings — Kozmos Nova mini low mid high distortion
The Metallica guitar tone for “Battery”, dialed in for a Kozmos Nova mini low mid high distortion with a Trion Hss stratocaster. Main thrash rhythm riff, Master of Puppets (1986 studio album)
Jackson King V (Seymour Duncan Invader / EMG 81) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head (preamp out into Marshall power section) and Mesa 4x12 cab
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Built-in Delay
Bypass for the dry rhythm tracking
The Kozmos Nova Mini lacks the crushing tube power and 750Hz graphic EQ scoop of a Mesa Mark IIC+, so its solid-state distortion must supply all the saturation. Keep the mid control pulled down to around 3 to simulate the classic 'V-curve' scoop without losing attack, and keep bass moderate around 5 to avoid flub on the small speaker. The built-in delay is kept at zero volume because Hetfield's rhythm tracks are dry and razor-tight. Clean acoustic intro: switch off the amp distortion, select neck pickup, and roll delay volume up to 2 for space.
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