Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Interstate Love Song settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Stone Temple Pilots · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stone Temple Pilots "Interstate Love Song" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-05-29
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure to pick with a tight attack to maintain clarity in the chords.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for dynamic response.
The original rig
What Stone Temple Pilots used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1977 model, as used by Dean DeLeo on 'Purple')
- Amp
- VHT Classic (likely Pittbull) head with Demeter TGP-3 preamp, stereo into two 4x12 cabs with Celestion speakers, plus Vox AC30 (set clean) blended in
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Interstate Love Song adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stone Temple Pilots'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 Interstate Love Song?
Set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for Interstate Love Song?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stone Temple Pilots use on Interstate Love Song?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1977 model, as used by Dean DeLeo on 'Purple'). Amp: VHT Classic (likely Pittbull) head with Demeter TGP-3 preamp, stereo into two 4x12 cabs with Celestion speakers, plus Vox AC30 (set clean) blended in.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Interstate Love Song 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.