Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Perfect Blue settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Lovejoy · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lovejoy "Perfect Blue" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 5, Volume 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 0
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum with a dynamic attack to achieve the tight, percussive sound characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with the tone knob to find the sweet spot that balances brightness and warmth.
The original rig
What Lovejoy used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (exact model not confirmed for this recording, but consistent with artist's known studio use for this era)
- Amp
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (original issue, 1963-1981)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Perfect Blue adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lovejoy'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 Perfect Blue?
Set Gain 5, Volume 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Perfect Blue?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lovejoy use on Perfect Blue?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (exact model not confirmed for this recording, but consistent with artist's known studio use for this era). Amp: Fender Deluxe Reverb (original issue, 1963-1981).
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.