Boss Katana 100w Guitar Amp Demo - A Fantastic & Affordable Guitar Amp!

[@thorwulfx1]

It seems like the Captain doesn't feel rushed when he plays with Pete, and consequently does some of his best work.

[@MicahTischler]

I had looked away at first, and when I looked back I was surprised by who was playing lead .... such a nice intro.

[@anxiousmindmusic]

Ha I did exactly the same and had exactly the same reaction :)

[@bigmaz4002]

Patrick Tracy I think it's cause him and cap play similar blues music while rob plays generally more rock stuff.

[@tankgrrl]

I get that too. I think maybe, and no offense to Rob meant by this, Rob plays a bit too long sometimes. Fair enough that it seems to be he's listening and noodling with whatever gear it is, but it often means Lee is sitting there waiting for him to be done. Pete plays a bit, stops, reacts, maybe plays a but more, but there's more air left free to talk (or move on.)

[@HARwinsOUTagain]

I agree fully. Chappers is great. But he just....noodles and noodles and shreds all day long. It's too much sometimes. The Captain has a completely different style and it's difficult for him to jam off of all the shred.

[@paulhaggerty9156]

I think the best compliment one can give to a musician is to spontaneously laugh at something they just played. That reflex to laugh when you hear something exceptional is uncontrollable gratitude for having heard it. You two, in particular, react to each other in that manner and it is as much a joy to see as it is to hear both of your playing.

[@dextershumba7262]

I totally understand!!

[@really.not.important]

0:53 - had the same reaction as the captain bless ya pete

[@arnoldinshorts]

dude he killed that short riff, I had a tear fall down my face, it was beautiful.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Pixelated Ṉinja then at 1:04, D.Pete looks up to verify that The Captain was properly devastated.

[@shaunm1983]

Haha, best player on the tube for me. The Cap had some tasty licks too tho.

[@Twinky946]

Same. That tone is sparkly creamy goodness

[@charliesullivan1886]

Hey Captain Lee of all the years i've been watching Andertons, this is the best playing i have ever heard you play.

[@ColinStuart]

Thanks so much Pete, for not turning everything into "shred" stuff!

[@SilentJayBird]

Chappers dislikes this comment. ...but he gets it.

[@honkydorry7691]

This blues crap is 10x worse than anything metal bruh XD

[@richim2326]

Nearly 4 years later, and I still just LOVE that opening riff......

[@slawsonscot]

Yep, that’s why I’m back here tonight :)

[@MerryNineThree]

So. This amp has Headphone out, Linee out, an effects loop, a USB out, AND an Expression pedal input alongside a stomp pedal input *and* it doesn't sound too bad to boot for *less than $400?????* This is literally the amplifier of my dreams.

[@MerryNineThree]

And it has a neato little tilter foot??? *AUGH!!*

[@MerryNineThree]

And it's super light??!?! AAAAAAAA!!!

[@iwannacuddleurbutt]

pretty amazing bang for the buck

[@MerryNineThree]

nobodyhere Yeah no kiddin!!

[@Thatlegalityburneracc]

Don't forget the little 5 inch monitor built into the head version in case you want to play without a cab ;) And even MIDI for changing patches and channels at the same time.

[@Bryan-kl5rr]

That intro jam was so tasteful, I kept making those weird guitar faces when you hear a really good lick. I make the same face when I put the first bite of steak in my mouth.

[@imacmadman22]

Captain Lee's playing in this video is just absolutely stellar. The pairing of him and Pete are just a great combination and a nice contrast to the Captain and Rob.

[@BatFan1]

I always wondered why more pedal companies dont jump on making amps, they certainly know a thing or two about getting great tones out of circuitry/"transistors"

[@haveguitar]

Cant believe how good the Katana actually is... bought it as a cab for my Kemper but now Im using it for both rehearsals and gigs. And practise. 😎👍

[@BattleofTrenton]

Have Guitar how did you wire it in

[@aaronshortmusic]

Same!

[@DarthEcoli]

Yeah, man. Takes a bit to get it dialed in, but once you do, it's pretty good. I'm a staunch tube guy too, but enjoying this Katana.

[@dashripkin]

The Captain and Danish Pete's doing a blues jam ... this, gentlemen, made my day!

[@greytim73]

Pete's versatility really brings out the many features of this amp. Amazing player...and Cap sounds like a guitar MONSTER on the Les Paul. More videos of Pete and The Captain, please!!!

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

And in Roland's history, don't forget the Jazz Chorus amps. They were a staple of the 80s. I played a JC-120 for years :)

[@johnkiss5037]

One of the best clean tone amps out there...

[@MB-yw3pv]

+John Kiss THAT'S WHY IT'S THE CLEAN TONE OF METALLICA

[@dezionlion]

trying to forget about the jazz chorus, hated to show up to a gig and see one of those horrible sounding amps.

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

Well, it's certainly not a metal amp but its clean sound was great and it took pedals well. It was well suited for a lot of stuff in the 80s. The chorus saved it. Dry, it was not a warm sound at all. But it was of its time.

[@ESPLTD782]

Stéphane Bergeron I'm with you on the jc. I love the way it sounds with the chorus. I have a mark iic+ that has beautiful cleans, but I prefer the jc

[@lauscho]

I'm actually surprised at how great this sounds, especially for the price point. I'm no tube purist, so this is right up my alley.

[@nsiepmann]

This intro jam is UNREAL. Captain Lee's lick at 1:57 in particular made me go back and just DIG IT.

[@duncanwestbrook5092]

Pete is amazing, but I'm still so impressed with how the Captain seems to get better and better everysingle video!! he's got such nice phrasing.. as does pete!

[@coppulor6500]

the back and forth playing at the beginning was fantastic! Cap keeps getting better and better. Pete's great. nice work fellas : )

[@metspin1]

Capt really stepped up his game in this intro jam. Beautiful tone from the Les Paul.

[@SimonC7777777]

Much more mellow without the other lad. The Captain is better than I thought.

[@italianbaboon9970]

cuz captain cant chug obviously looks not in place when his partner plays metal ... not a fan of Chappers playing

[@Vogue0843]

I have played Guitar for over 30 years through Fenders to Marshall in various bar bands.....this is by far the best sounding amp that I have owned! I have the Katana-50 Watt and it is all the amp I will ever need going forward.

[@rikohoveka3864]

Years later, I still keep coming back to this opening jam. Both the Captain and Pete play brilliant but the Captain's vibrato gives me the best kind of chills!

[@slawsonscot]

came back tonight for exactly that :)

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

at last....a amp that sounds like it's got valves in it....without having any in it...!!! 👍

[@JohyeahM]

That look at 0:29 says it all. [The Captain, sitting next to the one and only Danish Pete!!!] We're all just as excited as you are mate.

[@internstarz]

I could seriously listen to that opening jam for hours and hours.

[@chingasofarkaso]

Also....this is going to be my next amp. This video sold me. Was looking for a medium price range tube amp combo but for the price of this amp?...All the features you get. All the sounds. Albeit not tube...But there isn't a single person, other than maybe about 100 people on the Earth, that could tell the difference, if they shut their eyes.

[@RickyGA1985]

Please, please, please! Can Pete do a video on his approach to soloing? He does a great job of making his guitar sound like a singer, and it would be great to see how he does it!!

[@willl5970]

Love this idea! MORE DANISH PETE!

[@brandallwellborn6657]

He would probably need to do it in conjunction with advertising a product but it is a good idea.

[@richim2326]

4 years later... and STILL listening to that opening jam......

[@Magic_monkey_man]

This is exactly the kind of amp i've been waiting for.

[@EvilSean62]

anyone else noticed Lees` vast improvement in playing over the years ... it`s fascinating to watch the development ... you can start to see the values and dynamics he favours over chappers full on approach ... which, as he develops ... im loving

[@AndrewStonerock]

Pete's strat just sounds better and better every time i hear it.

[@MrJoeyBoombotz]

The Captain is becoming one of my favorite guitar players. Love those tasty licks.

[@calebbrown2983]

I love it when Pete plays

[@HorizonMelt]

Of all (and there are many) the Andertons related videos I've watched, this was my favorite bit of opening music. Danish Pete and The Captain tore it up nicely.

[@scaredstraight100]

you sounded great lee , Pete is a good influence , like to hear more in the same direction

[@Brijoolz]

Just watched this, 4 years late, as I’m about to buy a second hand amp, and wanted some info. Got to say, the intro noodling really is a thing of beauty. Hits the spot. Thanks guys.

[@richim2326]

2019... (almost 2020!!), and I still listen to the opening riff... it's just beautiful music

[@Jambles3224]

Dude this amp is one of the best I've heard in awhile

[@jnh73]

Jack Thomas same here. I know they're using a crazy nice microphone, but... Wow. I was in the market for a tube combo but I might zig when I thought I was going to zag. Solid state has come a REALLY long way.

[@Teleken1968]

I took one home yesterday. It’s absolutely, unquestionably “that” good. (Vitae: Playing a little over 30 years - have owned piles of tube amps including Fender - Blues Jr, DRRI, Mesa - Rectoverb, Vox - AC-15, and currently own Orange - Rocker 32 and Egnater - Tweaker 15. Just sharing so folks know I’ve owned and used plenty of tube amps.)

[@78tag]

God on ya Lee for spending a little time displaying your chops!!! Sounds great.

[@IamBrianDickson]

Lee, all I'm saying is I liked your playing so much at the start of this video, I watched it again. It doesn't have to be straight up Blues to be cool :)

[@bluerock5351]

Great sounding "not valve" Amp, with the "way not valve" technology is going, the old tube amps might headed for museums. PS love the sound of the Gibson, nothing wrong with the Strat just love the Gibson.

[@frossbog]

I love tube amps, but let's face it. At some point, they WILL go the way of dinosaurs. Whether it is in 20 years or 200 years, the time is coming and probably sooner rather than later. I bought one of these and I've had it for 9 months, the longest I've ever kept a digital amp. What this amp does that I have never gotten from any other amp, including the much heralded Blackstar TVP series is the ability to completely control your sound from the guitar. Plug in a Les Paul. Put it on the Crunch channel with the gain at about noon and the volume around 8 and you can produce anything from clean to ACDC using nothing but your volume control and pick attack. Other amps have done a decent approximation of this ability but the sound was always very sterile. With the Katana 50 it all sounds and FEELS very organic and natural. It's all VERY reminiscent of a good Peavey Classic 50 and it takes pedals as well as a tube amp too. You aren't going to beat the sound and feel of this amp in the digital realm without spending at least a grand.

[@hanif7612]

They’re fine if your playing in your bedroom, jamming in the garage or maybe for a small club gig. But speaking from experience, when you’re playing on a big stage, nothing beats a 100 watt tube head with a 412 cab (or maybe 2) to actually cut through. Perhaps this would be more usable if they’d make a ‘pro’ version with at least 600 watts of power on it. A 100 watt solid state just doesn’t have enough ‘bite’ in them if you know what I mean.

[@tylerhiermusic]

This amp is plenty loud enough to compare to a 100W "tube" amp. And if you want a 412 cab under it, then just plug one in. This amp is ridiculously loud. Don't knock it til you try it. Solid state has gone a LONG way since the past 5 years.

[@boggeshzahim3713]

Blue Rock Yeah, if anything the valve amps will be kept around as a reference to what you want your amps to sound like, but the technology won't be necessary anymore to create those sounds

[@officialWWM]

Jack Butler666 I would hate to play in a band with you!

[@litos_mendes]

how about an andertons album with chapman captain bea pete mick and paul

[@Bast6]

THAT would be AWESOME !!! \m/

[@iwannacuddleurbutt]

:o Alderbums?

[@micronesia3797]

Yes!

[@hempyolol]

could just take these demo bits, playing always on point

[@TheGypsy24]

Except, without rob xD

[@mpactdesignmedia]

Just bought the 212 version of this amp. Everything you've seen and heard about it (here and elsewhere) is spot-on. It's amazing! My search is over.

[@adam872]

Damn this thing sounds not bad at all. Loved the brown sound and the lead tones too.

[@jochen970]

Pete plays really well and with a lot of soul and feeling!

[@DarthEcoli]

I'm a tube guy through and through, but broke down yesterday and got an older MK I 100W. I mean it's never gonna sway away fully away from tubed amps, but it's pretty damned nice for what it does do. I was too pooped yesterday to give it a real go, but definitely gave it quite the workout today.

[@tool14me]

Captain smoking it! Playing is so good on this video...nice work Capt. This amp sounds great for such a small unit. Andertons has made my local music store a lot of money over the years..lol For all those hating on Rob in the comments...please stop the negativity.Why anyone would want to post unfriendly comments is beyond me. I can't think of a nicer guy to have in our corner.

[@nickntoukas6533]

Lee's licks soothe my soul. They get better and better every time.

[@bobbob24able]

Wow, that intro jam is just gorgeous.

[@peterlatham2407]

This amp created a new word!! after watching your review I went and test drove the amp at my local store. After playing it for a moment the guy working in the store asked me what I thought of it. I subconsciously cut out the swear work and "F-mazing" popped out! i

[@richim2326]

2021... and I still come back to that opening jam......

[@neuk01642]

Captain! Chapeau fella I think that's some of the best playing I've every heard from you. Beautiful work... really.

[@thomasklit7159]

I must admit, Peter is an amazing guitar player!

[@brianneal4597]

It's gotta be intimidating playing with Pete, but great job Lee. That's some tasty playing, and you guys are getting seriously good tones out of this amp. I own a THR and it's a fantastic practice/bedroom amp, this looks to be just as good if not better. Love to see a comparison of bedroom/practice amps similar to the lunchbox combo head that Bea did.

[@PhantomRenegades94]

Lee looks so refreshed, it makes me happy. His playing has been great lately! This amp sounds great, wow.

[@stescot1969]

The tone Lee got sold this amp to me. After gigging it for a couple of years now it suits my needs perfectly. Ideal for home practice, recording, teaching and gigging with the function band.

[@SuperStig23]

Both sound great !! but Captain? wow I never realized you could REALLY play, but recently YOUR tasty chops have gotten so much better over the last year or so, all that all that practise has not gone to waste. the huge improvement in your playing is something most of us intermediate players can realistically aspire too.I am in no way knocking Chappers who is a great guy and monster player but let's face it most of us will NEVER be able to play in his league. Thanks for so many great reviews over the years RW NJ USA

[@apinakapinastorba]

Lee's playing has same kind of soul in it as Santana has. A real joy to listen you guys play.

[@richim2326]

More than 3 years later... and I'm back, listening to (probably) my most favourite jam... this is just... well... I love it!...

[@stevenolsen3162]

Lee's vibrato is amazing.

[@Boogieplex]

Lee ur chops are getting really polished...kudos.

[@kuradko]

Katana is the best sounding transistor amp on the market these days.

[@robblair3703]

That jam at the start was one of the best I've seen these guys do. Loved it.

[@keithspillett7312]

I had the opportunity to play through one of these at the Holroyd Arms Jam in Guildford last night. The Houseband has two of them, and they run them on 50W for jam nights, which is MORE than loud enough to drown a loud drummer 😵🎸

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

The core sounds in this are pretty darn amazing!

[@joshinthecity]

wow Cap ! That intro though... that's some mellow, slinky, cruising loveliness right there.. 👍

[@ZackRamsey14]

Amazing intro guys! I love how the beginning is kind of like the most perfect, unexpected comparison between a strat and les paul. Instead of all these strat vs les paul videos, people should just watch this intro

[@aryinc]

great amp, must buy for guitarists on a budget. tested one to day and yet to find my dropped jaw back. great demo by 2 of the greatest on the tube. this thing is insane for a solid state amp/ the head version blew me away.

[@vegetav]

That intro has to be some of the best I've heard from Captain Lee. Good work!

[@sinjon]

Man I love watching and hearing Pete play. Hiring him was a fantastic decision

[@licksnkicks1166]

Just bought this amp and am so impressed with it. It's a quality solid state that can give a lot of Tube amps a run for their money! I love this amp.

[@smokeybrown6866]

Lee....your phrasing has become wonderful!!! Listen to the music in your head. Well done, sir.

[@elvis_chen]

0:52 Lee is so satisfied with the tone :D

[@bohdilama]

These guys are great together!

[@Mrthreadedtime]

Danish Pete is absolutely magical. Such freakin sweet phrasing and tone.

[@Cody-Blues]

Just watch this video again today, pretty sure I bought my katana because of his video. One of my favorite amps. Probably the most underrated acoustic amp out on the market.

[@SecondMarsh]

Both combos played exceptionally well.

[@richim2326]

Still watching this opening jam.... 4 years later..? I am!! (just love it!!)

[@nathancarr4692]

Concluded a month+ of research yesterday by finally purchasing one. All I can say is wow,just wow. I'm not quite sure why but the guitar gods were pleased enough to bless us with this angel. I don't want to call it just an amplifier cause it's so much more than that. I havent even had it for 24 hours yet and I cant stop playing around with it. The versatility and tones you can get with this thing are mind-numbing. Blows many tube amps I've owned/played out of the water. For half the price. If you needed any further positive thoughts on purchasing this before you buy it like I did well here you go! Cheers👌🤘

[@EverythingisFire]

Awesome to hear. I was reallllly set on buying my first tube amp + separate 1x12 cab for months but damnit..Likely getting the 100w 1x12 combo. I own a 40w Blackstar ID Core & while pretty darn good, this seems like an excellent upgrade.

[@siskolnick]

which cab do you use?

[@Teleken1968]

THANK YOU, Lee and Pete, for turning me on to this amp. My main rig is an Orange Rocker 32 and a pile of pedals, but the Orange really needs to be turned up and “breathe” to do its thing. The Katana 100 1x12 couldn’t be a more perfect amp. Ridiculously affordable, takes pedals well, great built in FX, loop, USB, line out... It’s perfect. Tone is right up there with my Yamaha THR10C, more than ample volume. I don’t think there’s a better amp to be had, tube or solid state, for $350 USD.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Pete is the tastiest and my favorite player of this entire crew and the captain really sounds great.

[@Bh0xzs9110]

The intro of the video is just so, Wow! I mean the Cap and Danish Pete nailed it ( In my Opinion ) ...

[@findingtheFOOT]

Pete is quite the player, and Captain sure has come into his own. Really progressed over the years

[@thomascampbell5755]

the best pairing of players I've heard so far! AWESOME!

[@RGMDG]

I love all the Anderton Videos, but I especially Love Pete's playing. Excellent feel and phrasing..

[@michaelmarine6593]

Perhaps the classiest intro jam ever! Bravo gents!

[@saksham3002]

Visiting this video again after 4 years as a katana owner, and may I say how well this amp has stood against the test of time. XD

[@fraserward7192]

Pete and Lee playing together literally takes over control of my body and emotion

[@krelbar]

Not sure what pub gigs you guys play, but this 100 watter SS amp will be more than enough. I've gigged with a 75W SS Peavey Vypyr, and didn't need to crank it past 5. I have a Budda Superdrive 30 I cant move past 3 on the master without the soundman screaming about stage volume. If I cant crank it to take advantage of the tube compression, may as well not play a tube amp at all. I have a Katana 100 on order, and I'm sure it will do just fine.

[@Armagedon197238]

A boss manager has explained somes details on a forum : " The thing that is unique about WAZA, Blues Cube, and Katana is that they are designed to capture all the power amp stuff we love about classic amps. There is a ton of effort going on inside Katana to reproduce the tone and experience of vintage transformers, capacitors, phase inverters, and even the dynamic interaction that occurs between the speaker and amplifier like it would in a typical tube amp." Jeff S. Boss Manager. --------------------------------- Q :FM1968 said: ↑ So is Tube-Logic digital modeling or analog? Thanks for joining our conversation! A: Thanks for having me BTW . Tube-logic is not analog. But we don't really consider the Katana, Waza, or Blues Cube modeling either. Modeling is a term used to describe an attempt at a clone of an existing product. Yes, analog is being studied and various components are being researched and recreated in digital but in general we are working toward our own sound and not saying it is a copy of tone X, Y, and Z. With the exception of artist based sounds in the Tone Capsules. For artist capsules like the one for Eric Johnson we worked for months going back and forth with Eric and his tech to nail his tone. Hope that helps. Jeff S. ------------------------------------ Q: bluescube said: ↑ Hey Jeff, What is the major Tube Logic difference between the Katana and Blues Cubes? A: The Tube-Logic portion of both amps is basically the same. But there are some differences worth noting. The first is simply sonic choice of the amp set. For example: A Blues Cube Artist starts with a sound set based on more of an American 6L6 design. The Katana leans more towards EL34's. The next major difference is in the hardware. The Blues Cube series is a discrete class A/B design and the Katana is an IC class A/B design. The physical power amps for both are class A/B and both dynamically interact with the live speaker as do tube amps. Tube-Logic is about capturing the experience and sound of vintage transformers, power tubes, phases inverters and that whole dynamic power amp thing tube amps do. Jeff S. ---------------------------------------- Q: Hawgfan27 said: ↑ Really appreciate you swinging by to answer questions. On demo's I've seen people use both the volume and the master to control overall volume. Do you recommend using the volume to affect "power amp distortion" and fine tuning with the master volume? A : Yes, absolutely. The thing that is unique about WAZA, Blues Cube, and Katana is that they are designed to capture all the power amp stuff we love about classic amps. There is a ton of effort going on inside Katana to reproduce the tone and experience of vintage transformers, capacitors, phase inverters, and even the dynamic interaction that occurs between the speaker and amplifier like it would in a typical tube amp. BOSS intention is to give you an amp that has power amp sound and feel but with level control. I tend to tell people to start off with it on ten and work your way backward. Imagine if you were to put a Katana 100 head in an A/B switcher with an actual vintage Plexi. The plexi has no master volume and in tube amps the last stage clips first. I set the Channel and Master on Max to get that same thunderous dynamic power amp thing I love then back down (or not) the volume via the power control. If you have a tube amp you love try doing the same thing for fun. As guitar players we love classic tones like Eddie, Jimi, and Page and not one of them had a master volume on there amp. You can run the WAZA, Blues Cube, or Katana pushing the power amp but they all have the power control feature to maintain the tone but at a lower wattage. Jeff S.

[@Rachels123]

the beginning sounded so good, and so much fun

[@officialWWM]

That clean sound with the boost engaged is all I need!

[@Pleasum]

Damn Lee! That is some really great playing on this one man. I just got one of these amps today and it's absolutely amazing. I couldn't believe how good it sounds for the money and the flexibility of it. Great stuff, and great playing guys!

[@Eventual420]

Always enjoy Pete's videos. Gold Standard.

[@BraydenMowery]

Pete is a legend

[@jonrowley1]

Beautiful intro, you two really compliment each other, more please.

[@richardharrold9736]

Who says Pete can't play metal? There have been videos, like the Schecter and EVH Epic Deals, which proved he really can! And you've always got Bea...

[@AnCoolGuy]

The Captian killed it! Some of his best playing yet

[@STEVE24BUS]

As a hobbyist I called in a shop today and tried this amp. For the money it's probably the best in it's class. I'm a bit of a valve snob, but this is a great sounding 'Not Valve' amp. And trust me, I've had everything from Fender Twins to Marshall stacks over the years. Easily usable in small gigs, very usable effects without using the software. The ultimate bedroom amp. And the price? £235. You can't go wrong.

[@daniellekoran7906]

God I could listen to Pete and the Captain play all day long. They pair well together.