Boss Katana settings
1979 (Remastered 2012) settings for Boss Katana
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "1979 (Remastered 2012)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Reverb 2.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a gentle attack to maintain the smooth sustain and airy top end.
- Focus on clarity and avoid aggressive picking to preserve the chimey quality.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Yamaha SA-2000
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 1979 (Remastered 2012) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Reverb 2.5.
Which pickup should I use for 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Guitar: Yamaha SA-2000. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
1979 (Remastered 2012) on other amps
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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.