Boss Katana settings
Since I've Been Loving You settings for Boss Katana
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Since I've Been Loving You" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 7, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX40 · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to lift your volume during the solo section for better presence.
- Utilize finger vibrato to sustain notes and add expressiveness to your playing.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall Super Bass 100 (Plexi, ca. 1969-1970, KT88s, 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Since I've Been Loving You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Since I've Been Loving You?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 7, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Since I've Been Loving You?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Since I've Been Loving You?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall Super Bass 100 (Plexi, ca. 1969-1970, KT88s, 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX40. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Since I've Been Loving 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.