Boss Katana settings
The Kids Aren't Alright settings for Boss Katana
The Offspring · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Offspring "The Kids Aren't Alright" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-09-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for percussive power chords.
- Maintain an aggressive attack for clarity and punch.
- Focus on clear note separation during fast riffs.
The original rig
What The Offspring used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG3521 Prestige
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Kids Aren't Alright adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Offspring's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for The Kids Aren't Alright?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Kids Aren't Alright?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Offspring use on The Kids Aren't Alright?
Guitar: Ibanez RG3521 Prestige. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Kids Aren't Alright on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- 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.