Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
Weezer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)" riff tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez JEMJR · updated 2026-06-15
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 2
- Booster level
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
- Engage the amp's reverb for a subtle ambiance to match the original's spacious feel.
- Keep the master volume high to ensure the amp's character shines through.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So')
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Set Gain 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.
Which pickup should I use for Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Weezer use on Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So'). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez JEMJR. 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.