Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
The Kids Aren't Alright settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Offspring · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Offspring "The Kids Aren't Alright" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for aggressive power chords.
- Focus on a percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Keep the rhythm driving and punchy for a modern punk feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a tighter, more aggressive tone.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for added space in the solo.
- Consider using the variation feature for a slightly different tonal character.
The original rig
What The Offspring used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG3521 Prestige
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Kids Aren't Alright adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Offspring'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 The Kids Aren't Alright?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Kids Aren't Alright?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Offspring use on The Kids Aren't Alright?
Guitar: Ibanez RG3521 Prestige. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
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.
The Kids Aren't Alright on other amps
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 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.