Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Locomotive (Complicity) settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Locomotive (Complicity)" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7.5
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to accentuate the tightness of the riff.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato on sustained notes for expressiveness.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7.5
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to accentuate the tightness of the riff.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato on sustained notes for expressiveness.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the tone.
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 (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig or Max Baranet build)
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-91)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Locomotive (Complicity) 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 Locomotive (Complicity)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for Locomotive (Complicity)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Locomotive (Complicity)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig or Max Baranet build). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-91).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
More Guns N' Roses on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Sweet Child O' Mine
- Welcome to the Jungle
- November Rain
- Don't Cry
- Knockin' On Heaven's Door
- Paradise City
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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.