Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings
Still Breathing settings for Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3
Green Day · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Green Day "Still Breathing" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Silver Sky · updated 2026-10-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure to pick lightly for a cleaner sound, as the original tone is described as generic and poppy.
- Roll back the guitar volume slightly to maintain clarity and prevent harshness.
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 Les Paul Junior (likely 2016 Billie Joe Armstrong signature model)
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi Super Lead (likely 1959SLP reissue, studio recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Still Breathing 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 Still Breathing?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Still Breathing?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Green Day use on Still Breathing?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2016 Billie Joe Armstrong signature model). Amp: Marshall Plexi Super Lead (likely 1959SLP reissue, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Silver Sky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.