Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Back to the Old House settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
The Smiths · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "Back to the Old House" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Chord Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-09
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a warm, resonant sound.
- Focus on clear note separation and dynamics.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the intimate feel.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Martin D-45 (1970s)
- Amp
- None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back to the Old House adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths'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 Back to the Old House?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for Back to the Old House?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8.
What gear did The Smiths use on Back to the Old House?
Guitar: Martin D-45 (1970s). Amp: None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Chord Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Back to the Old House on other amps
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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.