Who Can I Sound Like With a Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII?

Gibson SG StandardBoss Katana 50 MKIIWah

Your closest match is Angus Young at 68/100. 10 artists analysed from the ToneStakr database.

Your closest match: Angus Young (68/100)

Gibson SG Standard + Boss Katana 50 MKII + Wah

#1
Angus Young
Angus Young
1970sHard RockBlues-Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The foundation is remarkably similar, even where the specific equipment differs from Angus Young's actual rig. The strongest contributor is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. Key tonal traits include: raw-crunch, amp-driven, mid-forward. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Spark Booster to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#2
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
1960sRockHard Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The strongest overlap with Pete Townshend's tone comes from the signal-chain foundation rather than any single piece of gear. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. This rig emphasises: windmill-strumming, power-chords, mid-heavy. The largest remaining gap is a MXR M108S 10-Band EQ to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#3
Duane Allman
Duane Allman
1960sBlues-RockSouthern Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII gets you surprisingly close to Duane Allman's sonic territory. Shared sonic characteristics include: slide, open-e, southern-rock. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#4
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
1990sBluesRock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

Derek Trucks's tone is fundamentally about slide, open-e, clean-expressive. This setup delivers most of that. The standout component is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#5
Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi
1970sMetalHard Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII gets you surprisingly close to Tony Iommi's sonic territory. Key tonal traits include: dark, doom, heavy-riff. The largest remaining gap is a TC Electronic Spark Booster to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#6
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page
1960sRockHard Rock
67Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects36%

Jimmy Page's tone is fundamentally about blues-rooted, dynamic, vintage. This setup delivers most of that. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#7
Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan
1990sAlternativeGrunge
67Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects36%

The tones Billy Corgan built in the studio share several important qualities with what this rig produces. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. This rig emphasises: wall-of-sound, smashing-pumpkins, dense-layering. To move even closer, consider adding a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmKeep the guitar volume at 10 — the amp handles the gain.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a high-gain model (Mesa Rectifier or 5150 style). Gain: 7-8A noise gate helps keep the high-gain chain clean during pauses.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#8
Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
1990sAlternativeRock
67Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects36%

Much of what made Dave Navarro's tone distinctive can already be found in this rig. The strongest contributor is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. Shared sonic characteristics include: gothic-atmosphere, cinematic, melodic-lead. To move even closer, consider adding a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#9
Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
1980sMetalHard Rock
64Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects24%

Before you look at specific gear, the feel of this rig already points toward Zakk Wylde's territory. Notable tonal fingerprints include: pinch-harmonic, thick-humbucker, aggressive. The standout component is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. The largest remaining gap is a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmKeep the guitar volume at 10 — the amp handles the gain.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a high-gain model (Mesa Rectifier or 5150 style). Gain: 7-8A noise gate helps keep the high-gain chain clean during pauses.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.
#10
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
2000sBlues-RockBlues
60Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects8%

Before you look at specific gear, the feel of this rig already points toward Joe Bonamassa's territory. Shared sonic characteristics include: blues-rock, vintage-tones, collectors-grade. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Boss Katana 50 MKII. The largest remaining gap is a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Boss Katana 50 MKIILoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
WahEngage slowly — move the pedal expressively, not as a filterPlace the wah before fuzz/overdrive in the chain for a more nasal, vocal filter effect.

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