Boss Katana settings
Run To You settings for Boss Katana
Bryan Adams · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Run To You" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, 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 Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- 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 chorus set to 6 for a shimmering effect.
- Keep your pick attack dynamic to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with the power control to find the sweet spot for headroom and punch.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Run To You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Run To You?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Run To You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Run To You?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend).
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.
Run To You 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.