Boss Katana settings
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) settings for Boss Katana
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-01-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the bite of the tone.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
- Focus on dynamic playing to capture the raw energy of the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-01-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic strumming to capture the raw energy of the riff.
- Experiment with picking attack to enhance the clarity of each note.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, with 4x12 cabinet, likely Celestion G12M Greenbacks)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, with 4x12 cabinet, likely Celestion G12M Greenbacks).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) on other amps
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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.