Comfortably Numb amp settings — Boss Katana Mini
The Pink Floyd guitar tone for “Comfortably Numb”, dialed in for a Boss Katana Mini with a Yamaha Pacifica 012. Studio version, The Wall (1979) — Outro Solo
1969 Black Stratocaster (DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) -> EHX Ram's Head Big Muff Pi -> MXR Dyna Comp -> Pete Cornish ST-2 Boost -> Hiwatt DR103 100W (linked channels) + Yamaha RA-200 rotary cabinet
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
01Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff Pi
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
02Analog Delay (tape / rotary emulation)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; Katana Mini onboard Delay: Time 4, Level 5
Since you own no external fuzz pedal, the Katana Mini is set to its 'Brown' voicing with gain at 7 to provide the necessary singing sustain directly from the preamp. The Pacifica's bridge pickup is bright, so roll the guitar tone knob down to 8 and keep the amp treble at 5 to smooth out the top end and mimic Gilmour's warm Ram's Head fuzz response. Use the onboard delay section set to moderate time and repeat levels to emulate the lush space of the original studio rotary and tape delay chain. First solo: switch to the neck pickup and roll tone down to 6 for a flute-like warmth.
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