Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
When I Come Around settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Green Day · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Green Day "When I Come Around" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use percussive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on articulate picking to maintain note separation.
- Keep your attack consistent for a punchy sound.
The original rig
What Green Day used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in middle, but bridge pickup used for riff)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 'Dookie' mod, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get When I Come Around adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Green Day'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 When I Come Around?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for When I Come Around?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Green Day use on When I Come Around?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in middle, but bridge pickup used for riff). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 'Dookie' mod, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
When I Come Around on other amps
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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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.