Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Papercut settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
LINKIN PARK · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Papercut" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, 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 PRS SE CE 24 · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve percussive chugs.
- Focus on fast, staccato picking for clarity in the riff.
- Engage your amp's built-in reverb for a slight spacious feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 · updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the tight, percussive rhythm.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for a slight spacious feel.
- Utilize the amp's booster to enhance lead presence and sustain.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG470
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Papercut adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Papercut?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Papercut?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Papercut?
Guitar: Ibanez RG470. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE CE 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Papercut 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.