Boss Katana settings
Cherub Rock settings for Boss Katana
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Cherub Rock" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the lead mode on your amp for higher gain and saturation.
- Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and punch in the riff.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1991 Fender Stratocaster (Billy Corgan's main guitar for Siamese Dream sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1993)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cherub Rock adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Cherub Rock?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Cherub Rock?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Cherub Rock?
Guitar: 1991 Fender Stratocaster (Billy Corgan's main guitar for Siamese Dream sessions). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1993).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Cherub Rock 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.