Boss Katana-100 MkII settings
Show Me How to Live settings for Boss Katana-100 MkII
Audioslave · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Audioslave "Show Me How to Live" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100 MkII, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 10
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle ambience.
- Maintain a dynamic pick attack to achieve the articulate and punchy tone.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound during the riff.
The original rig
What Audioslave used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Telecaster (black, stock, made in USA, drop D tuning)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head with Peavey 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2001/2002)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Show Me How to Live adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Audioslave'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 Show Me How to Live?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Show Me How to Live?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Audioslave use on Show Me How to Live?
Guitar: Fender American Telecaster (black, stock, made in USA, drop D tuning). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head with Peavey 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2001/2002).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Show Me How to Live on other amps
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.