Boss Katana settings
Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster) settings for Boss Katana
The Rolling Stones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Rolling Stones "Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick aggressively to achieve the bright, biting attack characteristic of the Telecaster.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to capture the percussive, rhythmic riffing style.
The original rig
What The Rolling Stones used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster 'Micawber' (butterscotch, 5-string, open G tuning)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, cranked)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Rolling Stones's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Rolling Stones use on Brown Sugar (Live At Stadia Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy / 1990 / 2009 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Micawber' (butterscotch, 5-string, open G tuning). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, cranked).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.