Boss Katana Mini settings
Given Up settings for Boss Katana Mini
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Given Up" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5. Use the bridge (standard stingray humbucker) pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-06-09
- Pickup
- bridge (standard StingRay humbucker)
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings firmly to achieve a punchy attack.
- Experiment with finger positioning closer to the bridge for a brighter tone.
- Play with a consistent rhythm to maintain the heavy saturation of the overdrive.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Bass
- PRS Standard 24
- Amp
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Given Up adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for Given Up?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Given Up?
bridge (standard StingRay humbucker).
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Given Up?
Bass: PRS Standard 24. Amp: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Creep · Radiohead
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.