Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Aneurysm settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Nirvana · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Aneurysm" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 5
- Bst
- 6
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for a swirling modulation effect.
- Engage the booster section to add extra drive and sustain during the solo.
- Keep your picking aggressive to achieve the biting attack characteristic of the original tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar · updated 2026-07-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for modulation shimmer.
- Engage the built-in reverb for a slight ambient space.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, punchy rhythms.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Mustang or Fender Jaguar (exact model uncertain, both used by Cobain in late 1991)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1991 sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aneurysm adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings for Aneurysm?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Aneurysm?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Aneurysm?
Guitar: Fender Mustang or Fender Jaguar (exact model uncertain, both used by Cobain in late 1991). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1991 sessions).
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.
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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.