Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Kiss It Better settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Rihanna · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rihanna "Kiss It Better" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Tap 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, legato playing to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
- Utilize vocal-like bends to enhance expressiveness in your solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer in the riff.
- Dial in the reverb to add depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the smooth sustain characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Rihanna used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or Custom Shop, as used by Nuno Bettencourt with Rihanna in 2016 studio sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or DSL series, as per Nuno Bettencourt's typical rig for Rihanna live and studio work)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kiss It Better adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rihanna'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 Kiss It Better?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for Kiss It Better?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rihanna use on Kiss It Better?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or Custom Shop, as used by Nuno Bettencourt with Rihanna in 2016 studio sessions). Amp: Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or DSL series, as per Nuno Bettencourt's typical rig for Rihanna live and studio work).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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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.