Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Can't Stop settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Red Hot Chili Peppers · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Can't Stop" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 4, Volume 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-31
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 0
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to moderate levels for a subtle modulation effect.
- Play with a tight, staccato rhythm to capture the funky feel of the riff.
- Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the percussive attack of the notes.
The original rig
What Red Hot Chili Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster
- Amp
- Marshall Major (studio recording, 2001/2002 era)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Can't Stop 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 MkII settings for Can't Stop?
Set Gain 4, Volume 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Can't Stop?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on Can't Stop?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster. Amp: Marshall Major (studio recording, 2001/2002 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Can't Stop 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.