Boss Katana Air settings
Burden settings for Boss Katana Air
Opeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Opeth "Burden" solo tone on a Boss Katana Air, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 4, Booster mod 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-03-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Air knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 4
- Booster mod
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
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/mod control to enhance sustain and volume for the solo.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to achieve the articulate note separation characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Opeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Air actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 22
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Marshall 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Burden adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Opeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Air settings for Burden?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 4, Booster mod 5.
Which pickup should I use for Burden?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Opeth use on Burden?
Guitar: PRS Custom 22. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Marshall 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana Air
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- Black Magic Woman · Santana
- Hotel California · Eagles
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.