Boss Katana-100 MkII settings
Point #1 settings for Boss Katana-100 MkII
Chevelle · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chevelle "Point #1" solo tone on a Boss Katana-100 MkII, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Jaguar · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 9
Built-in effects
- Reverb on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add space and depth to your solos.
- Engage the power control to 9 for full power and headroom during the solo.
- Experiment with the presence control to find the sweet spot for clarity without harshness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Jaguar · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 9
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve tight, percussive rhythm.
- Incorporate palm muting for chunky power chords.
- Focus on articulate note separation during riffs.
The original rig
What Chevelle used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, used by Pete Loeffler on Point #1 album)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Point #1 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chevelle's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana-100 MkII settings for Point #1?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Point #1?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Chevelle use on Point #1?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, used by Pete Loeffler on Point #1 album). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Jaguar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana-100 MkII
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Creep · Radiohead
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.