Boss Katana settings
Still Got the Blues (Live) settings for Boss Katana
Gary Moore · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Gary Moore "Still Got the Blues (Live)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 5-7.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 5-7
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
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 reverb for added depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Adjust the power control to 8 for full power and headroom during the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Cort CR250 Classic Rock · updated 2026-04-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lushness of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your leads cut through the mix during the solo section.
- Experiment with the power control to find the sweet spot for sustain and dynamics.
The original rig
What Gary Moore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet loaded with Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Still Got the Blues (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Gary Moore's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Still Got the Blues (Live)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 4.
Which pickup should I use for Still Got the Blues (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 5-7.
What gear did Gary Moore use on Still Got the Blues (Live)?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet loaded with Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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