Boss Katana settings
Scuttle Buttin' settings for Boss Katana
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble "Scuttle Buttin'" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-03-23
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 5 for a fluid, wet sound.
- Maintain a percussive attack with your picking hand to capture the staccato feel of the riff.
- Focus on dynamic picking strength to achieve the touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-30
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to your solos.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your leads cut through the mix.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve a biting attack.
The original rig
What Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster 'Number One' (1959 body, 1962 neck, left-handed tremolo)
- Amp
- Fender Vibroverb (1964 Blackface, 2x10" speakers, often with Electro-Voice speakers)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Scuttle Buttin' adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Scuttle Buttin'?
Set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Scuttle Buttin'?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble use on Scuttle Buttin'?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster 'Number One' (1959 body, 1962 neck, left-handed tremolo). Amp: Fender Vibroverb (1964 Blackface, 2x10" speakers, often with Electro-Voice speakers).
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.
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