Boss Katana settings
We're Not Gonna Take It settings for Boss Katana
Twisted Sister · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Twisted Sister "We're Not Gonna Take It" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-03-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Maintain a tight palm muting technique for percussive attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the brightness and clarity of the riff.
- Focus on precise timing to keep the riff tight and punchy.
The original rig
What Twisted Sister used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich NJ
- Amp
- Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (likely Marshall JCM800 head, as used by Eddie Ojeda in this era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get We're Not Gonna Take It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Twisted Sister's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for We're Not Gonna Take It?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for We're Not Gonna Take It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Twisted Sister use on We're Not Gonna Take It?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich NJ. Amp: Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (likely Marshall JCM800 head, as used by Eddie Ojeda in this era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
We're Not Gonna Take It on other amps
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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.