Boss Katana settings
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) settings for Boss Katana
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-06
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use dynamic picking to achieve expressive swells.
- Focus on percussive attack for clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a softer touch.
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
- 1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung left-handed, maple neck, stock single coils)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 1960s, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
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 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 Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung left-handed, maple neck, stock single coils). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 1960s, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinets.
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.
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) on other amps
More The Jimi Hendrix Experience on the Boss Katana
- Purple Haze
- All Along the Watchtower
- Sunshine Of Your Love (Live at the Los Angeles Forum, Inglewood, CA - April 26, 1969)
- Little Wing
- The Wind Cries Mary
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- 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.