Boss Katana settings
Is This Love (2017 Remaster) settings for Boss Katana
Whitesnake · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Whitesnake "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Fx 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Fx
- 5
- Bst
- 6
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Plate) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush shimmer of the original tone.
- Engage the delay effect to add depth and sustain to your solo lines.
- Set the booster to enhance your lead tone, providing a volume lift to cut through the mix.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Adjust the reverb to add depth without overwhelming the clean tone.
- Keep the volume on your guitar at a higher setting to maintain clarity and presence.
The original rig
What Whitesnake used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Is This Love (2017 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Whitesnake's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Whitesnake use on Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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.