Boss Katana settings
Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) settings for Boss Katana
Buckethead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Buckethead "Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson American Series Rhoads RR24 · updated 2026-04-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus for a thicker, more atmospheric sound during the solo.
- Keep the power control high for full dynamic range and headroom.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR · updated 2026-02-22
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a smoother attack.
- Incorporate light palm muting for added clarity.
- Experiment with volume swells for dynamic expression.
The original rig
What Buckethead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (Buckethead Signature, white, with kill switch)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt 2-channel Tube Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Buckethead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Buckethead use on Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Studio (Buckethead Signature, white, with kill switch). Amp: Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt 2-channel Tube Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson American Series Rhoads RR24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Soothsayer (dedicated to Aunt Suzie) 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.