Boss Katana settings
Far Behind settings for Boss Katana
Candlebox · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Candlebox "Far Behind" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 6
- 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 3 for added depth.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your lead lines cut through the mix.
- Experiment with the presence control to find the right balance for clarity without harshness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-10
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb for added ambience, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Ensure your playing is dynamic and robust to capture the melodic sensibility of the riff.
The original rig
What Candlebox used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s model)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Far Behind adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Candlebox's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Far Behind?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Far Behind?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Candlebox use on Far Behind?
Guitar: 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s model).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Far Behind on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 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.