When You Were Young settings for Boss Katana

Boss Katana knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

5.5

Reverb

1

Solo

0

Contour

1

Power control

3

Cabinet resonance

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add modulation and width to the riff tone.
• Engage the delay effect for added depth and space in the rhythm guitar.
• Keep your playing tight and rhythmic to capture the hypnotic phrasing of the original riff.

What are the best Boss Katana settings for When You Were Young?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for When You Were Young?

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

What gear did The Killers use on When You Were Young?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Dave Keuning in studio for this era). Amp: Fender-style amp (likely Fender Princeton or Roland Jazz Chorus, as referenced by Keuning for studio use in this era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.