Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
The Thrill Is Gone settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
B.B. King · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill Is Gone" solo tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-09
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 1
- Cab resonance
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
- Focus on finger placement to achieve a warm, jazzy tone.
- Experiment with your attack strength to enhance the singing sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Revstar RSE20 · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to replicate B.B. King's expressive style.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb for added depth and ambiance.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill Is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill Is Gone?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill Is Gone?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill Is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill Is Gone on other amps
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- The Thrill Is Gone on Boss Katana · 50
- The Thrill Is Gone on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 32
- The Thrill Is Gone on Boss GT-1000 · 30
- The Thrill Is Gone on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- The Thrill Is Gone on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- The Thrill Is Gone on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
- The Thrill Is Gone on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 11
Popular songs on the Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Floods · Pantera
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.