Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Buckethead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Buckethead "Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 4, Contour 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-15
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the lush ambiance of the original tone.
- Engage the built-in delay for ambient repeats to enhance the spacious feel of the riff.
- Keep the volume on your guitar around 7-8 to maintain clarity while achieving a warm tone.
Solo settings
updated 2026-07-15
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
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 chorus effect for added modulation and richness during the solo.
- Maintain a strong legato technique to achieve fluid runs and sustain.
The original rig
What Buckethead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (Buckethead Signature, white, with kill switch)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt 2-channel Tube Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Buckethead'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 Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 4, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Buckethead use on Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Studio (Buckethead Signature, white, with kill switch). Amp: Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt 2-channel Tube Head.
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.
Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.