Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Zombie settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
The Cranberries · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cranberries "Zombie" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RGRT421 · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 6 for shimmer and width.
- Strum aggressively to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Keep your power control at maximum for full headroom and punch.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RGRT421 · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for that signature Cranberries shimmer.
- Keep your picking attack aggressive to maintain clarity and articulation in the solo.
- Adjust your volume to around 8-9 to ensure a saturated tone without losing definition.
The original rig
What The Cranberries used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie')
- Amp
- Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Zombie adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cranberries'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 Zombie?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Zombie?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Cranberries use on Zombie?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie'). Amp: Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RGRT421. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.