Boss Katana settings
505 settings for Boss Katana
Arctic Monkeys · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arctic Monkeys "505" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-06-17
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Adjust the reverb to achieve a shimmery, atmospheric quality similar to the original recording.
- Ensure your guitar volume is set high enough to maintain clarity while using the neck pickup for a warm tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-05
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- 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.
- Pick lightly to maintain clarity and definition in the notes.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve the slightly gritty edge-of-breakup tone.
The original rig
What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 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 settings for 505?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for 505?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 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 Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS. 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
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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.