Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Knockin' On Heaven's Door settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Guns N' Roses · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky® JS11 · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure you pick with a dynamic touch to achieve the articulate midrange and clear note separation.
- Experiment with your picking attack to find the sweet spot for a slightly compressed attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard · updated 2026-06-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
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 reverb for added depth, similar to the original tone.
- Focus on fluid string bending to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knockin' On Heaven's Door adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky® JS11. 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.