Boss ME-90 settings
Always On the Run settings for Boss ME-90
Lenny Kravitz · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lenny Kravitz "Always On the Run" riff tone on a Boss ME-90, use the Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-07
- Amp model
- Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss ME-90 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-Scream (TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a punchy, percussive sound.
- Incorporate palm muting for added dynamics and control.
- Experiment with slight volume adjustments to find the sweet spot for each riff.
The original rig
What Lenny Kravitz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss ME-90 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 Les Paul Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, likely with 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet, as used by Slash in studio)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Always On the Run adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lenny Kravitz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss ME-90 for Always On the Run?
Use the Brit Stack (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by T-Scream (TS808), Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Always On the Run?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lenny Kravitz use on Always On the Run?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 Les Paul Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, likely with 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet, as used by Slash in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Always On the Run on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss ME-90
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.