Boss Katana settings
You Give Love a Bad Name settings for Boss Katana
Bon Jovi · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, punchy rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive chording to capture the 80s hard rock sound.
- Keep the attack bright and cutting to match the original tone.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Give Love a Bad Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on You Give Love a Bad Name?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
You Give Love a Bad Name 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.