Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings
Dilemma settings for Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3
Green Day · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Green Day "Dilemma" solo tone on a Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Variation
- 1
- Solo boost
- 1
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to elevate your lead lines and ensure they cut through the mix.
- Experiment with the contour control to shape your midrange for a more pronounced attack.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on clear note separation during chord work.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb for added depth.
The original rig
What Green Day used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335 Satin
- Amp
- Modded Marshall Plexi (Bradshaw/Golub/Suhr/LASD variant, likely Dookie-style mod)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dilemma adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Green Day's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings for Dilemma?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dilemma?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Green Day use on Dilemma?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335 Satin. Amp: Modded Marshall Plexi (Bradshaw/Golub/Suhr/LASD variant, likely Dookie-style mod).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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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.