Boss Katana settings
You Really Got Me settings for Boss Katana
Van Halen · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Van Halen "You Really Got Me" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a EVH 5150 Series Matte Black · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for added attack on the riff.
- Focus on tight picking to emphasize the percussive quality of the notes.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics for expression.
The original rig
What Van Halen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, 1975, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, EL34s, Variac set to ~90V)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Really Got Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Van Halen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for You Really Got Me?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for You Really Got Me?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Van Halen use on You Really Got Me?
Guitar: Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, 1975, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, EL34s, Variac set to ~90V).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a EVH 5150 Series Matte Black. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
You Really Got Me 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.