Boss Katana settings
Where the Streets Have No Name settings for Boss Katana
U2 · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the U2 "Where the Streets Have No Name" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum percussively to achieve the rhythmic attack characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added dynamics and touch sensitivity.
The original rig
What U2 used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (1983-1985, black, maple neck, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (vintage, likely Top Boost, 1964 model)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Where the Streets Have No Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts U2's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Where the Streets Have No Name?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Where the Streets Have No Name?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did U2 use on Where the Streets Have No Name?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (1983-1985, black, maple neck, stock pickups). Amp: Vox AC30 (vintage, likely Top Boost, 1964 model).
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.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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.