Boss Katana settings
On the Hunt settings for Boss Katana
Lynyrd Skynyrd · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lynyrd Skynyrd "On the Hunt" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Firebird · updated 2026-09-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the subtle ambiance of the original tone.
- Focus on a tight picking attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for crunch without losing definition.
The original rig
What Lynyrd Skynyrd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
- Amp
- Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, late '60s/early '70s, likely JMP or Super Lead 1959)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get On the Hunt adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lynyrd Skynyrd's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for On the Hunt?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for On the Hunt?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lynyrd Skynyrd use on On the Hunt?
Guitar: 1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. Amp: Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, late '60s/early '70s, likely JMP or Super Lead 1959).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Firebird. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
On the Hunt 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.