Boss Katana settings
End of Beginning settings for Boss Katana
Djo · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Djo "End of Beginning" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-03-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (plate) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
- Use a light touch to maintain the chimey quality of the notes.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the open sound.
The original rig
What Djo used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- Unknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this song)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get End of Beginning adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Djo's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for End of Beginning?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for End of Beginning?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Djo use on End of Beginning?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335. Amp: Unknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this song).
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.
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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.