Boss Katana settings
Bark at the Moon settings for Boss Katana
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Bark at the Moon" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-05-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugs to achieve a percussive sound.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast, staccato riffing.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff driving forward.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature (customized, white, hardtail, single humbucker in bridge, single-coil in neck, middle pickup dummy/disconnected)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (Jose-modded, 100W head, used in studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bark at the Moon adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Bark at the Moon?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Bark at the Moon?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Bark at the Moon?
Guitar: Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature (customized, white, hardtail, single humbucker in bridge, single-coil in neck, middle pickup dummy/disconnected). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (Jose-modded, 100W head, used in studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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 guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Bark at the Moon on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.