Maratończyk amp settings — Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Tsa guitar tone for “Maratończyk”, dialed in for a Boss Katana 50 MkII with a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Studio version, Heavy Metal World (1984)
Marshall JCM800 head (standard for Polish metal in 1984), likely Gibson or Ibanez humbucker guitar, minimal pedals—straight amp overdrive typical of early 80s heavy metal
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 0 |
Brown amp type emulates the JCM800 character Nowak used. Your Pacifica's Alnico V humbucker in the bridge is lower output than a hot 80s pickup, so gain is pushed to 7 to compensate. Mids at 7 capture that thick Polish metal bark; treble rolled to 5 because the Katana's Brown voice can get harsh above that.
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