Boss Katana settings
I Just Want To Make Love To You settings for Boss Katana
Etta James · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Etta James "I Just Want To Make Love To You" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
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 smooth bends and expressive phrasing to capture the bluesy essence of the solo.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain clarity and note separation.
The original rig
What Etta James used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session standards for Chess blues recordings)
- Amp
- Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3) (likely, based on Chess studio gear in early 1960s)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Just Want To Make Love To You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Etta James's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for I Just Want To Make Love To You?
Set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for I Just Want To Make Love To You?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Etta James use on I Just Want To Make Love To You?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session standards for Chess blues recordings). Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3) (likely, based on Chess studio gear in early 1960s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. 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.