Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Paradise City settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Paradise City" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Iced Tea Burst · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve a tight, aggressive sound.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth to the riff.
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
- 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paradise City 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 Paradise City?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Paradise City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Paradise City?
Guitar: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording).
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.
Paradise City 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.