Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
This Charming Man settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
The Smiths · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "This Charming Man" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Chord Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- 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 replicate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Keep the guitar volume high to maintain clarity and brightness in the tone.
- Ensure a tight picking attack to achieve the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1954 Fender Telecaster
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 (for highs) and Fender Twin Reverb (for mids and bass)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get This Charming Man adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths'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 This Charming Man?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for This Charming Man?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smiths use on This Charming Man?
Guitar: 1954 Fender Telecaster. Amp: Roland JC-120 (for highs) and Fender Twin Reverb (for mids and bass).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Chord Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
This Charming Man 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.