Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Kickstart My Heart settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Mötley Crüe · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Mötley Crüe "Kickstart My Heart" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special II · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for added depth without overwhelming the tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What Mötley Crüe used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Baretta (custom, early 1980s, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) 100-watt head, Jose Arredondo modded (multiple heads from late 60s/early 70s, blended with Hiwatt and Garnet for low end)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kickstart My Heart adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Mötley Crüe'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 Kickstart My Heart?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Kickstart My Heart?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Mötley Crüe use on Kickstart My Heart?
Guitar: Kramer Baretta (custom, early 1980s, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) 100-watt head, Jose Arredondo modded (multiple heads from late 60s/early 70s, blended with Hiwatt and Garnet for low end).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special II. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Kickstart My Heart on other amps
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.