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Boss Katana Artist Mk II settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Boss Katana Artist Mk II

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Boss Katana Artist Mk II, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender American Professional II Telecaster · updated 2026-10-28

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana Artist Mk II knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
0
Fx
0
Bst
0
Contour
2
Variation
1
Solo boost
5
Cab resonance
2
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.
  • Maintain a strong picking attack for clarity and sustain in your solos.
  • Experiment with the presence and contour controls to shape your tone for cutting through the mix.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Artist Mk II 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana Artist Mk II settings for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 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 Fender American Professional II Telecaster. 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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