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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Voodoo Child (Slight Return) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
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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