Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Cliffs of Dover settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Eric Johnson · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 4, Reverb 0, Contour 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 6
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep the power control high for full power and headroom, allowing the amp to respond dynamically.
- Maintain a smooth pick attack to achieve the sweet, sustaining tone characteristic of the original riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-06-24
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 6
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 7
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a smooth, non-percussive attack to achieve the sweet, sustaining tone characteristic of Eric Johnson.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to ensure clear note separation and harmonic overtones.
The original rig
What Eric Johnson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 3.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cliffs of Dover adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Johnson'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 Cliffs of Dover?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 4, Reverb 0, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for Cliffs of Dover?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Eric Johnson use on Cliffs of Dover?
Guitar: 1963 Gibson ES-335. Amp: 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Player II HSS 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.