Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Guns N' Roses · adapted 98 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Series · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 6
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
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 booster for a volume lift during the solo to ensure it cuts through the mix.
- Experiment with the power control set to full for maximum headroom and clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the crunch.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added nuance in the riff.
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
- Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Child O' Mine 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 Sweet Child O' Mine?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?
Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Series. 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.