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Boss Katana settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Boss Katana

Led Zeppelin · adapted 183 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Flying V · updated 2026-11-14

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Boss Katana knobs

Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
5
Treble
7
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 low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Experiment with the dynamics of your picking to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the original solo.
  • Ensure your guitar's volume is at maximum to maintain clarity and sustain.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-24

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
3
Fx
0
Bst
0
Power control
2

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
  • Focus on fingerpicking to enhance the chiming quality of the notes.

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 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)
Gain
6
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 0.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Flying V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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