Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Cherub Rock settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Cherub Rock" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Iced Tea Burst · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Consider using palm muting for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the percussive quality of the original tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Iced Tea Burst · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 6
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
- Flanger on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add swirling modulation to the solo.
- Engage the booster section for a volume lift to help the solo cut through.
- Experiment with the gain settings to find the sweet spot for sustain and saturation.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1991 Fender Stratocaster (Billy Corgan's main guitar for Siamese Dream sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1993)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cherub Rock adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins'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 Cherub Rock?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cherub Rock?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Cherub Rock?
Guitar: 1991 Fender Stratocaster (Billy Corgan's main guitar for Siamese Dream sessions). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1993).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Iced Tea Burst. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Cherub Rock 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.