Boss Katana settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Boss Katana
B.B. King · adapted 50 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Fx 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick with a heavy attack to achieve the quick, percussive sound characteristic of B.B. King's playing.
- Focus on phrasing and dynamics to capture the singing sustain of the original solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone 1959 ES-355 · updated 2026-07-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Employ a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the percussive quality of the riff.
- Focus on impeccable phrasing and touch-sensitive dynamics to capture the essence of B.B. King's style.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for The Thrill is Gone?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
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.
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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.