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Boss Katana settings

Voodoo Child (Slight Return) settings for Boss Katana

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-25

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana knobs

Gain
5.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5
Reverb
1.5
Solo
6
Contour
1
Power control
3
Cabinet resonance
2

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Engage the solo boost to elevate your volume during the solo for more presence.
  • Experiment with the contour control to shape your midrange for a thicker sound.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-09-02

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana knobs

Gain
5.5
Bass
5
Mid
5.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
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 to add depth to your riffs.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of SRV's playing.
  • Focus on percussive attack to enhance the articulation of your riffs.

The original rig

What Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.

Guitar
1963 Fender Stratocaster
Amp
1962 Fender Vibroverb (blackface) and Marshall Major 200W (model 1967 Major Lead), blended
Gain
5.5
Bass
6.5
Mid
5.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana settings for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?

Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble use on Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?

Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: 1962 Fender Vibroverb (blackface) and Marshall Major 200W (model 1967 Major Lead), blended.

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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