Boss Katana Gen 3 50W settings
Mystery Girl (Revamped) settings for Boss Katana Gen 3 50W
Housecall · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Housecall "Mystery Girl (Revamped)" riff tone on a Boss Katana Gen 3 50W, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Gen 3 50W knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Ch1 button
- 0
- Ch2 button
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Panel button
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Variation button
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the riff.
- Maintain a strong attack on the strings to emphasize the punchy nature of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting on certain notes to create dynamic contrast.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-10
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Gen 3 50W knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Ch1 button
- 0
- Ch2 button
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Panel button
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Variation button
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 4
- Delay off
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 steady picking hand to ensure clarity in your lead lines.
- Experiment with your tone knob to find the right brightness for your solo.
The original rig
What Housecall used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Gen 3 50W actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown solidbody electric (exact model not specified for this recording)
- Amp
- Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, but Marshall referenced for Housecall's tone in this era)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mystery Girl (Revamped) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Housecall's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Gen 3 50W settings for Mystery Girl (Revamped)?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Mystery Girl (Revamped)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Housecall use on Mystery Girl (Revamped)?
Guitar: Unknown solidbody electric (exact model not specified for this recording). Amp: Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, but Marshall referenced for Housecall's tone in this era).
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.
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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.