Boss Katana settings
The Look settings for Boss Katana
Roxette · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Roxette "The Look" riff tone on a Boss Katana, use the Essex A30 (Vox AC30) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-14
- Amp model
- Essex A30 (Vox AC30)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 3 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 4
- 4compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Sustain 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a crisp attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack to enhance the melodic quality.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound when needed.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-14
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionCompressorLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2delayAdriatic DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
- 3reverbSpringMix 6.5 · Decay 5
- 4overdriveScream 808Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a clear, articulate sound.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive phrasing.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a softer attack if needed.
The original rig
What Roxette used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Rickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Look adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Roxette's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss Katana for The Look?
Use the Essex A30 (Vox AC30) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808, Spring, Noise Gate, Compressor.
Which pickup should I use for The Look?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Roxette use on The Look?
Guitar: Rickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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
- 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.