Boss Katana Mini settings
T.N.T. settings for Boss Katana Mini
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "T.N.T." riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Delay time 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton BS-20BK Rock Series · updated 2026-10-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Delay time
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a punchy sound.
- Palm mute the lower strings for added percussive effect.
- Focus on tight rhythm playing to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get T.N.T. adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for T.N.T.?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Delay time 0.
Which pickup should I use for T.N.T.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on T.N.T.?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton BS-20BK Rock Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
T.N.T. 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
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Creep · Radiohead
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.