Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Heavy Is the Crown settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Heavy Is the Crown" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for added volume and sustain during the solo.
- Set your reverb to a moderate level to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Room) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugging rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive picking for articulation.
- Experiment with the amp's reverb for added depth.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown 6-string electric guitar (likely PRS or ESP, model not confirmed for this song/section)
- Amp
- Unknown mid-gain amp (likely Marshall Plexi, Hiwatt, or Vox AC30, as referenced for Dirty Boy Ball Buster pedal use, but not confirmed for this specific recording)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Heavy Is the Crown adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Heavy Is the Crown?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Heavy Is the Crown?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Heavy Is the Crown?
Guitar: Unknown 6-string electric guitar (likely PRS or ESP, model not confirmed for this song/section). Amp: Unknown mid-gain amp (likely Marshall Plexi, Hiwatt, or Vox AC30, as referenced for Dirty Boy Ball Buster pedal use, but not confirmed for this specific recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. 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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