Boss Katana Artist Mk II settings
Dam That River settings for Boss Katana Artist Mk II
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Dam That River" riff tone on a Boss Katana Artist Mk II, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 1-2 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum · updated 2026-09-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1-2 · Volume 10
Boss Katana Artist Mk II knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Global eq
- 2
Playing tips
- Use fast palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent attack to keep the riff tight and punchy.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Artist Mk II actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage
- Amp
- Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), layered with Marshall JCM900
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dam That River adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice In Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Artist Mk II settings for Dam That River?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Dam That River?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 1-2 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on Dam That River?
Guitar: G&L Rampage. Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), layered with Marshall JCM900.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Dam That River on other amps
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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.