Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Last Nite settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Strokes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Strokes "Last Nite" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to capture the garage rock energy.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize rhythm and dynamics.
- Experiment with picking dynamics for a more articulate attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-05-04
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 5
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Engage the booster knob to enhance sustain and cut through the mix during the solo.
- Maintain a dynamic pick attack to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What The Strokes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Riviera (stock, semi-hollow, stop tailpiece, chrome P-94 pickups)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deville 2x12
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Last Nite adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Strokes'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 Last Nite?
Set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Last Nite?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Strokes use on Last Nite?
Guitar: Epiphone Riviera (stock, semi-hollow, stop tailpiece, chrome P-94 pickups). Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deville 2x12.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. 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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- 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.