Boss Katana Mini settings
505 settings for Boss Katana Mini
Arctic Monkeys · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arctic Monkeys "505" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Delay time 5, Delay level 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-03-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Delay time
- 5
- Delay level
- 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.
- Play with a strong attack to emphasize the crunch and clarity of the riff.
- Consider palm muting parts of the riff to add dynamics and texture.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster American Professional II · updated 2026-09-27
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Delay time
- 3
- Delay level
- 6
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.
- Keep the guitar volume at a higher setting to maintain clarity and presence in the solo.
- Ensure to use the neck pickup for a warm, shimmery tone that matches the original solo's character.
The original rig
What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Bronco
- Amp
- Selmer Zodiac (crocodile-skin) and 1960s Magnatone amps (likely blended, but Selmer Zodiac primary for riff)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 505 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Arctic Monkeys's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for 505?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Delay time 5, Delay level 5.
Which pickup should I use for 505?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on 505?
Guitar: Fender Bronco. Amp: Selmer Zodiac (crocodile-skin) and 1960s Magnatone amps (likely blended, but Selmer Zodiac primary for riff).
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.
505 on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana Mini
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.