Boss Katana settings
Junkhead settings for Boss Katana
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Junkhead" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive rhythm.
- Try to maintain a strong attack on the strings for a punchy sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 5
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 2
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a spacious feel.
- Engage the chorus effect at a moderate level to add subtle modulation to your lead tone.
- Experiment with the solo boost to ensure your lead cuts through the mix.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Ivory, 1980s USA model, likely Kahler tremolo, single humbucker)
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into Marshall JCM800 (modded by Bogner), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Junkhead adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice In Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Junkhead?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Junkhead?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on Junkhead?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Ivory, 1980s USA model, likely Kahler tremolo, single humbucker). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into Marshall JCM800 (modded by Bogner), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- 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.