Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
Demolition Lovers settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
My Chemical Romance · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the My Chemical Romance "Demolition Lovers" riff tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 7.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- 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 your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add slight ambiance without washing out the tone.
- Focus on a tight picking technique to maintain clarity in the power chords.
- Experiment with palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-12
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 1
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 2
- Booster level
- 5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a bright and cutting tone.
- Engage the solo boost for added volume and sustain during the solo.
- Keep the amp's master volume high to ensure clarity and punch in the mix.
The original rig
What My Chemical Romance used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Demolition Lovers adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts My Chemical Romance'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 Demolition Lovers?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Demolition Lovers?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did My Chemical Romance use on Demolition Lovers?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head.
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.
Demolition Lovers on other amps
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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.