Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings
Knockin' On Heaven's Door settings for Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick with a dynamic touch to achieve the articulate midrange and slightly compressed attack characteristic of the original riff.
- Focus on open, ringing chords to maintain clarity and note separation.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knockin' On Heaven's Door adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone 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.