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Boss Katana 50 MkII settings

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII

John Mayer · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-20

Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8

Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Reverb
1.5
Fx
0
Bst
0
Variation
0
Power control
2

Built-in effects

  • Delay on
  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the glassy quality of the tone.
  • Experiment with the reverb to add a subtle ambient quality without overwhelming the clean tone.

The original rig

What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.

Guitar
2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Amp
Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
4.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana 50 MkII settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0.

Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did John Mayer use on Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Guitar: 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. Amp: Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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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