Boss Katana settings
Spanish Eddie settings for Boss Katana
The Aristocrats · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Aristocrats "Spanish Eddie" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZ47P1QM · updated 2026-03-31
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- 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 a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the dyna-MIX 1 for a clearer, more articulate sound during the clean riff.
- Maintain a steady picking hand for consistent dynamics and clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What The Aristocrats used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature (ash-bodied, HSH, 5-way switch)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Spanish Eddie adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Aristocrats's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Spanish Eddie?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Spanish Eddie?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Aristocrats use on Spanish Eddie?
Guitar: Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature (ash-bodied, HSH, 5-way switch). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZ47P1QM. 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
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- 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.