Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Don't Cry settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Guns N' Roses · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 5
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage your amp's reverb for added depth and ambiance.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain clarity in the clean riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for added sustain and clarity during the solo.
- Keep your volume on the guitar at a higher setting (8-9) to compensate for the lower output of the Stratocaster.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Don't Cry adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 Don't Cry?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Don't Cry?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Don't Cry on other amps
More Guns N' Roses on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Sweet Child O' Mine
- Welcome to the Jungle
- November Rain
- Knockin' On Heaven's Door
- Paradise City
- Nightrain
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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.