Boss Katana settings
Parisienne Walkways settings for Boss Katana
Gary Moore · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Gary Moore "Parisienne Walkways" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for additional saturation and sustain during the solo.
- Set the power control to maximum for full headroom and clarity.
The original rig
What Gary Moore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (ex-Peter Green, aka 'Greeny')
- Amp
- Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Parisienne Walkways adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Gary Moore's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Parisienne Walkways?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Parisienne Walkways?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Gary Moore use on Parisienne Walkways?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (ex-Peter Green, aka 'Greeny'). Amp: Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.