Boss Katana GO settings
Supermassive Black Hole settings for Boss Katana GO
Muse · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Supermassive Black Hole" solo tone on a Boss Katana GO, select the LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Stage feel 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Manson MBM-1 · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana GO knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Stage feel
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Engage the momentary kill switch to create stutter effects during the solo.
- Use the amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the sustain.
- Experiment with the stage feel setting to enhance the spatial quality of the tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Manson MBM-1 · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- BROWN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana GO knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Stage feel
- 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, staccato picking for the riff.
- Use palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack.
- Experiment with the momentary kill switch for rhythmic stutters.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana GO actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1 (custom, built by Hugh Manson for Matt Bellamy)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 (studio recording, 2006 era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Supermassive Black Hole adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Boss Katana GO for Supermassive Black Hole?
Start from the LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Stage feel 2.
Which pickup should I use for Supermassive Black Hole?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Supermassive Black Hole?
Guitar: Manson MB-1 (custom, built by Hugh Manson for Matt Bellamy). Amp: Diezel VH4 (studio recording, 2006 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Manson MBM-1. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Supermassive Black Hole on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana GO
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Walk · Pantera
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.