Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Under the Bridge settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Red Hot Chili Peppers · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under the Bridge" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 2, Fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add subtle modulation to your clean tone.
- Engage the reverb for a spacious feel, reminiscent of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate and chiming quality of the riff.
The original rig
What Red Hot Chili Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Under the Bridge adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Red Hot Chili Peppers'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 Under the Bridge?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 2, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Under the Bridge?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7.
What gear did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on Under the Bridge?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Under the Bridge on other amps
More Red Hot Chili Peppers 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.