Boss Katana settings
Dirty Diana settings for Boss Katana
Michael Jackson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Dirty Diana" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on tight, rhythmic playing to capture the percussive nature of the riff.
- Maintain a clean picking technique to ensure clarity and articulation in the notes.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Soloist (late 1980s, likely custom, HSS or HH configuration)
- Amp
- Late '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dirty Diana adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Dirty Diana?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dirty Diana?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Dirty Diana?
Guitar: Jackson Soloist (late 1980s, likely custom, HSS or HH configuration). Amp: Late '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Dirty Diana on other amps
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- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.