Boss Katana settings
Barracuda settings for Boss Katana
Heart · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Heart "Barracuda" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 6
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in flanger effect set to a moderate level to replicate the signature flanger sweep.
- Maintain a tight palm muting technique to achieve the percussive gallop characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on an aggressive pick attack to capture the biting tone of the Telecaster.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 7
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in flanger set to a moderate level to recreate the jet-like sweep of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for added sustain and volume during the solo.
- Maintain a tight pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the notes.
The original rig
What Heart used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1966 Fender Telecaster
- Amp
- Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Barracuda adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Heart's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Barracuda?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 6.
Which pickup should I use for Barracuda?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Heart use on Barracuda?
Guitar: 1966 Fender Telecaster. Amp: Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Barracuda 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.