Boss Katana settings
Something settings for Boss Katana
The Beatles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Something" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Silver Sky · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a gentle attack on the strings to preserve the smooth, glassy highs.
- Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the sweet spot that matches the warmth of the original solo.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Vox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Something adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Something?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Something?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Beatles use on Something?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Vox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Silver Sky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Something on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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.