Boss Katana settings
Babydoll settings for Boss Katana
Dominic Fike · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dominic Fike "Babydoll" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
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 light touch to maintain clarity and articulate single-note lines.
- Focus on a tight, percussive rhythm to capture the essence of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-10
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Solo
- 5
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer of the original tone.
- Adjust the reverb to add depth to your solo lines, keeping it subtle for clarity.
- Ensure your power control is set high for full headroom and clarity during the solo.
The original rig
What Dominic Fike used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear)
- Amp
- Unknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Babydoll adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dominic Fike's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Babydoll?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Babydoll?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dominic Fike use on Babydoll?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear). Amp: Unknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Babydoll on other amps
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.