Boss Katana-100 MkII settings
Tokyo Reggie settings for Boss Katana-100 MkII
Masayoshi Takanaka · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Masayoshi Takanaka "Tokyo Reggie" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100 MkII, set Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 4. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 4
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the lush stereo effect.
- Engage the reverb for a spacious feel, similar to the original tone.
- Play with a percussive funk rhythm to capture the essence of the riff.
The original rig
What Masayoshi Takanaka used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Yamaha SG-2000
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tokyo Reggie adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Masayoshi Takanaka'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 Tokyo Reggie?
Set Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 4.
Which pickup should I use for Tokyo Reggie?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Masayoshi Takanaka use on Tokyo Reggie?
Guitar: Yamaha SG-2000. Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tokyo Reggie 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.