Jump In the Fire amp settings — Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Metallica guitar tone for “Jump In the Fire”, dialed in for a Boss Katana 50 MkII with a Harley Benton WL-20 Rock Series. Studio version, Kill 'Em All (1983) — main rhythm riff
Gibson Explorer with stock humbuckers, Marshall JMP/JCM800-style amp, minimal effects
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Onboard Booster (Boss Clean Boost / OD)
Engage Katana onboard Booster to tighten low-end attack into the Brown channel
The Katana 50 MkII Brown channel replicates the aggressive, modded Marshall bite of early Kill 'Em All tones without introducing fizzy top end. Mids are pushed to 7 because early Metallica rhythm tracks rely heavily on cutting upper-mid punch rather than modern scooped EQ. The Katana 50 MkII lacks a physical presence knob, so highs and presence sizzle are balanced directly via the Treble knob at 7.
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