Boss Katana settings
Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy) settings for Boss Katana
Oasis · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Oasis "Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 Gretsch Electromatic (General Series) · updated 2026-03-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- 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 your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your playing is tight and percussive to capture the aggressive rhythm.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the raw, glam-inspired drive.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for added volume and sustain during the solo.
- Keep your playing dynamic to emphasize the natural breakup of the amp.
The original rig
What Oasis used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early '90s, likely bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 4100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Oasis's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy)?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Oasis use on Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy)?
Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early '90s, likely bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM900 4100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch Electromatic (General Series). 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.