Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Run To You settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Bryan Adams · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Run To You" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 6, 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
updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Set your amp's reverb to add a subtle room ambience to the riff.
- Play with a dynamic pick attack to achieve the tight, percussive articulation characteristic of the original riff.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Run To You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams'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 Run To You?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Run To You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Run To You?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
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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.