Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Californication settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Red Hot Chili Peppers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Californication" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Fx 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-29
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for a subtle shimmer.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to clean up the tone when needed.
- Experiment with strumming harder for a bit of grit without losing clarity.
The original rig
What Red Hot Chili Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster 1962 (rosewood fretboard, sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Californication adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Red Hot Chili Peppers'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 Californication?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Californication?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on Californication?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster 1962 (rosewood fretboard, sunburst finish). Amp: Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Californication on other amps
More Red Hot Chili Peppers on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
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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.