Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster) settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
George Harrison · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the George Harrison "Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster)" riff tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 3, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-08-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 5
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 3
- Booster level
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in modulation set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle analog compression.
- Keep your picking dynamics expressive to maintain the articulate picking style.
- Adjust your volume knob to 7-8 for optimal clarity and sustain.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-08-19
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 1
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 5
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 5
- Booster level
- 5
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to enhance sustain and cut through the mix during the solo.
- Maintain a light touch with the slide for expressive dynamics and articulation.
The original rig
What George Harrison used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gretsch G6128 Duo Jet (likely 1957 model, used by Harrison on All Things Must Pass sessions for rhythm/riff parts)
- Amp
- Vox AC30
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts George Harrison's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings for Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster)?
Set Gain 3, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5.
Which pickup should I use for Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did George Harrison use on Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gretsch G6128 Duo Jet (likely 1957 model, used by Harrison on All Things Must Pass sessions for rhythm/riff parts). Amp: Vox AC30.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio. 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.