Boss Katana settings
Self Esteem settings for Boss Katana
The Offspring · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Offspring "Self Esteem" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone 1959 ES-355 · updated 2026-07-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack for clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb for added depth.
The original rig
What The Offspring used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG570 (1990s, likely black finish, as used by Noodles in studio)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Self Esteem adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Offspring's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Self Esteem?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Self Esteem?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Offspring use on Self Esteem?
Guitar: Ibanez RG570 (1990s, likely black finish, as used by Noodles in studio). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone 1959 ES-355. 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
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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.