Boss Katana Mini settings
Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) settings for Boss Katana Mini
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Delay time 4, Delay level 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Chord Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Delay time
- 4
- Delay level
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight, percussive strumming for a punchy rhythm feel.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for added articulation.
- Focus on dynamic playing to capture the post-punk snap.
The original rig
What The Cure used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos)
- Amp
- Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cure's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Delay time 4, Delay level 5.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Chord 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.