Boss Katana settings
This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83) settings for Boss Katana
The Smiths · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Fx 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-01
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 6
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Engage the booster for a slight volume lift during the solo to help it cut through the mix.
- Keep the power control at full for maximum headroom and clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-01
- Pickup
- Middle pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Keep your picking light and articulate to achieve the crisp attack and percussive rhythm.
- Experiment with the reverb to add a slight spaciousness, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1983 Rickenbacker 330
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83)?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Fx 6.
Which pickup should I use for This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smiths use on This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83)?
Guitar: 1983 Rickenbacker 330. Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
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.