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Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings

Is This Love (2017 Remaster) settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3

Whitesnake · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Whitesnake "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)" solo tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-10-26

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8

Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
1.5
Fx
0
Bst
0
Contour
1
Variation
0
Solo boost
1
Cab resonance
0
Power control
2

Built-in effects

  • Delay on
  • Chorus on
  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

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 chorus effect to add shimmer and width to your clean tone.
  • Keep your guitar volume at 7-8 for a warm, slightly compressed sound.

The original rig

What Whitesnake used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did Whitesnake use on Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom. 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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