Boss Katana settings
The Wind Cries Mary settings for Boss Katana
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "The Wind Cries Mary" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 4.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Dig in slightly harder for a touch of edge and breakup, maintaining a smooth attack.
- Experiment with the neck pickup for a warm, rounded tone that captures the essence of the original riff.
The original rig
What The Jimi Hendrix Experience used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (mid-1960s, likely 1965-66, maple neck, right-handed, strung for left-handed playing)
- Amp
- Fender Vibrolux (blackface, mid-1960s, combo amp, 2x10" speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Wind Cries Mary adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Jimi Hendrix Experience's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for The Wind Cries Mary?
Set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 4.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Wind Cries Mary?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on The Wind Cries Mary?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (mid-1960s, likely 1965-66, maple neck, right-handed, strung for left-handed playing). Amp: Fender Vibrolux (blackface, mid-1960s, combo amp, 2x10" 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.
The Wind Cries Mary on other amps
More The Jimi Hendrix Experience on the Boss Katana
- Purple Haze
- Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
- All Along the Watchtower
- Sunshine Of Your Love (Live at the Los Angeles Forum, Inglewood, CA - April 26, 1969)
- Little Wing
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.