Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Black Dog settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Black Dog" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 · updated 2026-10-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add a slight ambiance without washing out the tone.
- Play with a percussive attack to maintain clarity and definition in the riff.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Dog adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 50 MkII settings for Black Dog?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Black Dog?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Black Dog?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE CE 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Black Dog on other amps
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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.