I'm Still Standing amp settings — Boss Katana 50 MkII
The Elton John guitar tone for “I'm Still Standing”, dialed in for a Boss Katana 50 MkII with a PRS SE Custom 24. Studio version, Too Low for Zero (1983) — Davey Johnstone rhythm & lead tracks
Davey Johnstone: Fender Stratocaster / Gibson Les Paul into Marshall JCM800 / Mesa Boogie amps with Boss CE-2 Chorus and light tape delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 5 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Onboard MOD (Chorus)
Enable the Katana's onboard Chorus via the MOD knob
The Katana's Crunch model provides the classic British pop-rock edge without getting oversaturated. Setting the PRS to the middle (coil-split or dual humbucker) position recreates Davey Johnstone's bright, percussive attack, while pushing the amp treble to 7 compensates for humbucker warmth. Presence is null because the Katana 50 MkII panel lacks a physical presence knob.
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