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[@danadrian2752]

But does it sound as heavy as a Line 6 Spider boosted with a metal zone and three Kirk Hammett signature Wah pedals?

[@chrishenderson9130]

Dan Adrian nothing does...

[@stephanchevrier2937]

I conquer 🤘👍

[@somethinggrim9336]

Metal zone is actually good if you put it into the affects input ya dumb fucks

[@Rowe4900candymachine]

@@somethinggrim9336 You do realize that the spider doesn't have an effects loop right?

[@somethinggrim9336]

@@Rowe4900candymachine well that's a shit load of fuck

[@Timbo6669]

You do realize that this is the first time i think i preferred the DI over mics...WOW..So impressed that i bought one! Ty Glen, ive never been happier with an amp in my 20 years of playing!

[@Juxtaposed1Nmotion]

Tim Whitten what kinda garbage have you been playing for 20 years?

[@Bobbo63]

That knob joke... i laughed way too hard at this. I was once in a band called "the knobs" becausewe were a bunch of "goobers." "The knobs" was funny because nobody was allowed to play with us. Our lead singer was on crystal meth most of the time so we changed our name to "tweak n the knobs" The last show we ever played was all covers at a nursing home and somewhere inbetween our 7th or 8th song an old lady died. A week later our singer goes to jail, then prison for... you guessed it... meth, and the band broke up. I tell ya...we were gonna go places

[@Marie-qv6on]

This comment was a rollercoaster from start to finish

[@stanknugget]

You’re so full of shit.

[@smashgamer5490]

Holy shit dude

[@PIERCESTORM]

@@stanknugget Doubt it given America's drug abuse problems.

[@alicev1500]

" A week later our singer goes to jail, then prison for... you guessed it... meth," I thought you were gonna say murder

[@SeanPierceJohnson]

Boss/Roland have done really well with their amp lines recently. Although the Waza Craft amp is way overpriced, it still sound and feels great. The Blues Cube series is also rather impressive...first "warm" solid state tone I've played.

[@regretamin3689]

SeanPierceJohnson Peavey transtube series get a good warm sound. And there older models are the best and cheap

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

The live direct setting I thought sounded better than the mic version. I'm buying a Katana Mini today for my bedroom.

[@atoka2206]

The miked version sounds much more alive thanks to the essential mids

[@letenia4522]

Hahaha!! Wow!!

[@jonathanoakey4745]

I have this amp, and the great thing is how easy it is to use compared with a lot of other modelling gear. The controls are very simple and well laid out - a refreshing change from many others where you have to navigate through lots of menus to do anything.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

+Jonathan Oakey agreed. It's a well thought out interface

[@flippy7035]

Looking at you Marshall code

[@dragon7590]

I HATE modern modeling amps that you have to be a certified NASA engineer to navigate.

[@pocolrs]

RedLikeWater it doesn't

[@pestiferousvibe4925]

@@pocolrs but it does

[@jakevaughn8646]

I just bought the 50 watt combo because I wanted a small amp for traveling. I've actually been playing it more than my JCM2000 half stack because it sounds so damn good.

[@kpeterson209]

Jake Vaughn I got one for $100, I love it for traveling too. It's light and it sounds pretty damn impressive. And so much easier to lug around than a head and a cab lol

[@jakevaughn8646]

Kristoffer Peterson I'm really amazed at how good it sounds for being a modeling amp. And yes, it's much nicer than moving around a head and cab lol

[@hooliganstreet]

The 50 watt combo was a good buy. I've had mine for probably 6-8 months now and have absolutely no complaints. It has a wicked sound when you put the Boss Metal Zone in the loop, turn up some gain, turn the bass up and put your guitar in drop B. Sounds good in any tuning really.

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

I sold all my tube amps when I got my mkI 50!!!

[@Lovell93]

​@@Johnny-oy9fh Damn, for real!? The Boss Katana is amazing but I wouldn't get rid of my tube amps lol

[@kappachino2569]

Gotta use the iPhone speaker for the full home budget experience

[@alrecks619]

nah, gotta use cheap android speaker instead

[@thewoolycontacts]

You look like Corpse grinder's chill cousin.

[@a1k0rn17]

both are chill

[@9unslin9er]

The Crunch channel is the best feature of this amp, and you managed to make it sound terrible. Nice work.

[@notoriusdrifter40]

Bluesdad incomiiiing

[@VPB1218]

Agree with you there. Very neutral with no headroom or personality in the mids.

[@joaofernandes6938]

@@notoriusdrifter40 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣blues pfffff i only use the brown and lead and clean crunch sucks

[@mistahwolfie]

"unless you're working with some..." Been there, done that!

[@theftking]

My friend actually just suggested this amp for me, just to play with in my apartment (I'm not a serious musician; don't play in a band or nothing). I'm pleasantly surprised with it.

[@GothdaddyEG]

I'm planning on getting one because I play in a apartment. I was about to get a Dual Rectifier 25 but I heard that thing is loud af for being a small combo amp. The katana is $1,000 dollars cheaper and can get the Metallica live tone which I'm chasing.

[@TheRealRedWolf]

GLENN THE DEMO SONG YOU USED IN THIS IS KICK ASS! You are a pretty kick ass rhythm player! I was banging my head HARD at the riff at 4:00!

[@kbroomall]

I must agree the demo song was great

[@Kwert]

After listening to a lot of demos and getting to try one out at my local store, I really think that for the price, you can't beat this thing. It sounds good, it's giggable, it's light, and it's inexpensive.

[@natethompson1257]

Boss really hit a home run with the Katana series amps. The 100 watt head with a 4x12 makes a killer gigging setup that won't kill your bank account. Great job Glenn. Keep up the good work.

[@davidmerlin3344]

I played the Katana Artist 100 and it sounded great! More expensive but the speaker was a major upgrade

[@Soloist1983]

Adding an overdrive pedal in front (using the amps own built-in SD-1, or another of your choice) makes the Katana really come alive, the Katana already sounds great, but with the OD+brown mode it sounds better than my dual rec, which consequently I just sold.

[@guitaristforfunn]

has Glenn been playing a lot? His playing is sounding much tighter and warms my heart.

[@macinfloydvolk]

I’ve got a Fender g-dec 15w executive model I use for travel and practice and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. A bit over priced but I just so happened to get mine for $150 with free shipping.

[@Jermusicislife84]

I've never played through a 100watt head/4x12 cab untill this year. I went with the EVH 5150 Iconic 4x12 cab and the Boss Katana MK2 Artist 100watt head...WOW. I've also got into my first house late 2020, now that I have jam space in the basement AND an amp that loud enough to be heard over acoustic drums....I'm ready to ROCK!

[@Ovibos5]

The app works on Mac OS, not iOS. Be cool if it’s work on my iPhone tho... I have the 100w combo and love it.

[@BaldyMacbeard]

What's up with that mix? Way below your standard.

[@xander4644]

Yeah, Glenn is my dude but you could hear that the left channel guitars werent even synced up together. Seems like he just did one take and thought "it's fine it's just an amp review". Which is fine... But not up to Glenn's standard.

[@LanceGalaura]

I think it's rushed

[@oshikiri999]

Na, he made a few bucks on a quick video for Boss...this review isn't "fearless" by any means.

[@DomSchu]

The crunch sounds like ass. Though that is usually the weak point of digital amps.

[@MrDirtBaggins]

DomSchu Here ye! Here ye! Holy shit like my God there is no way that can be real. Like did they just set it wrong?

[@freepadz6241]

DomSchu its not a digital amp

[@JC-nq9fb]

FreePadz it is

[@cansavaryego7193]

DomSchu sounds nothing like an ass if you get it dialed in properly, i've got a katana 100 combo i know from experience. With lower output pickups the crunch channel can give you that 70s style plexi sound or if you drive the front of the amp with an OD and crank the gain a bit makes for a really nice and dark rhythm sound.

[@DomSchu]

Yes, that's what I thought the problem was too. I know from my Yamaha THR10 that the crunch model is the hardest to dial in, but when you do it does sound quite good and is very dynamic. Definitely nowhere near a tube amps crunch for the record.

[@chadsavan]

I tested the Katana too and im pretty impressed with its tone. Most important thing to note is "The less you need to spin the knobs to let the amp sound good, the better the amp actually is!". Would recommend to every beginner guitarist.

[@MannyDylanMusic]

I heard the head at a Boss demo event at GC in my area and absolutely loved it. I went to see if it was ok enough for my guitar student and ended up buying it myself. It's my main live head and my Mesa Rect-o-verb stays at home for recording, coming out only for bigger gigs. This simplifies my live setup enough where I feel like I no longer need to fiddle with a pedal board live.

[@random11stuff]

So many guys in my circles using the 50 watt combo. Its just the best for cover gigs and bar shows. I feel comfortable playing along to it as a drummer. We also play a lot of post rock usinv the same combo. As well as that , we are using the line out to demo a post rock ep (along with matt halpern drums). Perfect demo set up! That combo is not very suited for heavier music though. In a pinch with pa support and a good player it manages, but the head or the 2x12 would seem like far superior options.

[@mercuryfaith]

Boss Katana 100H Vs Orange Crush CR120H Vs Yamaha THR100H maybe one day?

[@mercuryfaith]

Tom03215 Thanks man! Unfortunately missing the Orange CR120H....

[@mercuryfaith]

Tom03215 Wow man, fast like John Petrucci solos! Anyway in the past I tried the CR120 and It's very good solid state head. I tried Yamaha THR10 and the mini Katana but for me sound like a good toy, nothing more (obviously). The head of this two series are difficult to find in my local store so I'm curious to hear the difference between these three head but.....no video unfortunately ):

[@cliffgulliver4626]

yes!

[@jessehoopes7042]

I recently bought a cr120h and it sounded good it's a nice amp but it was missing one key thing for me it did not work with the volume knob well all though it is very capable of getting awesome tones and the price you can't beat, but because I wasn't happy with the volume thing I returned it and got a katana it's really good and does above average with the volume knob it sounds rad and with the options that are not overwhelming you can't go wrong seriously. Both are rad though the orange is good solid state action one of the better solidstates you'll find there's a guy on you tube that does some videos on it that really do it justice dave Simpson is his name. I can't speak on the Yamaha I know nothing about it.

[@johncrafton8319]

I gotta say I love mine. Got the 100 combo and have no problems with the speaker/cabinet. Plenty of headroom. I also got the footswitch and two expression pedals - one for wah and one for volume. The fact that the footswitch has connections for two expression pedals is a huge plus, and I love the ease of use it provides. While I still prefer just plugging my pedalboard into my Marshall DSL40C, the Katana 100 combo is a great, versatile amp - especially for the price. Far better than the other modeling amps I've tried, since it not only sounds a lot better but also takes away the "option paralysis" the others bring to the table with their complicated control schemes. And yes, that includes the Roland Cubes.

[@beanman2206]

One of my friends owns the 50 watt version and once when he was over I just cranked the gain and the booster I swear that's one of the most brutal tones I've ever dialled in!!

[@bf4guy279]

I got the 50 watt amp model and its freaking beast. Even at big gigs i can mic the sucker up and it be perfect. Boss has done everything right in my opinion.

[@brpadington]

I wanted a portable amp that had all the effects built in. I also wanted it to be light and sound good. The katana is a great beginner amp or portable practice rig. If I had the footswitch I could gig with it.

[@nikumeru]

Wow for a sim amp it sounds amazing and it has great connectivity, good job Boss, good job!

[@almightyantichrist]

I've had this head for about 6 months and I like it a lot. I run it into a Marshall 4x12. The software works very well, and there are even some hidden amps.(Google it). For the price i'm impressed.

[@sahilflanger8526]

I should have purchased the katana instead of Blackstar id core. Katana sounds much better.

[@themightymcb7310]

Sahil Flanger Music I bought my ID Core 6 months before the Katana came out, and damn was I pissed. I feel your pain lol

[@sahilflanger8526]

I purchased it on 3rd November btw

[@ronhouseofbain487]

I compared both amps, and went with the Katana.

[@sahilflanger8526]

The guy at the store was trying to convince me to buy line 6 spider actually. He said he'll give 25% discount on it. But I ended up buying id core

[@alastor1052]

Sahil Flanger Music Line 6 spider you say? Dodged a bullet there

[@DevotioOfficial]

Not sure if you'll read this comment Glenn. But yes, the "live" cab setting basically gives you no cabinet emulation, definitely has a more "raw" sound. So I quad track mine via USB and use a Diezel 4x12 v30 IR on two tracks and a Bogner Uberschall 4x12 IR on the other two. It sounds amazing!

[@MarkBayfieldvillageidiot]

Nice playing there Glenn!

[@moheuropeanassult]

The speakers in the 100 watt 2x12 combo aren't too bad either.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

I was very curious what your take was gonna be on the Katana. I have a 100w combo and while it doesn’t replace my tube amps I have used it at rehearsals and jamming. I have also used it in small clubs live, running a direct out to the PA. It has a little tic sound with the reverb/ delay that get annoying but bang for the buck and ease of use, it’s awesome. I don’t know that i was seeking validation, but to know you liked it, makes me feel much better about it. Your ears are way better than mine. Great review and keep it up.

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Wow thank you so much for this video! Glenn you're awesome! I am definitely buying this amp!

[@ronhouseofbain487]

Glen Do a budget rig review with the Katana and a Harley Benton 1x12 or 2x12. This could be a great thing.

[@raydog_97]

And Boss Katana MKII is now out

[@mjobermeyer09]

I love my Boss Katana. It’s the best bang for the buck.

[@gamingandguitarsgandgprodu9693]

Thank you glenn for the demo. I just bought one today ! Sounds like an tube amp and it's way better than all the other modeler out there

[@bon2038]

I have the 50 watt combo. Does the job for bedroom noodling.

[@tomwaller2303]

id like to say that i have the 2/12 version of this and it is incredible. Even on 50 watts at half master, it has easily enough volume to be heard over a kit with a drummer really going for it. I was disappointed with the direct sound out of the amp through the usb but then they added the other impulses that I'm yet to try out because i didn't know there was an update until i saw this video. Thanks a heap glenn!!! ill reply to this with an edit saying what they sound like. The amp sounds great and I've gigged multiple times and its been brilliant. Someone in the comments here said that the crunch sounds like ass but I've got this really nice crunch sound so idk how he dialled his tone. Anyone looking for an amp that sounds great, doesn't cost thousands, good for bedroom practice and for loud gigs and has all the other fx, then this amp for you. Sorry for the essay but seriously, its good. Go get it!

[@danardalin]

But did you record the bass through it?

[@hfoslayer6195]

"Knobs are great in the real world... unless if you're working with one" this caught me off guard and made me chuckle😂

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

+HfoSlayer :)

[@BeanDogStudios]

Wow, Glenn, your guitar playing has improved. Really tight and nice pinch harmonics. :)

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

+Bean Dog Studios thank you!

[@hooliganstreet]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Lucky you, you can actually do them. I'm kinda disappointed in myself cause I've been playing guitar for almost a couple years and I still cant do them. Gonna have to start practicing them more

[@mysticab7940]

@@hooliganstreet increase the gain maybe?

[@hooliganstreet]

@@mysticab7940 Nope. Just had to mess around and figure out. I can do them fine now :)

[@yuastnav]

Got the Katana head unit a couple of months ago. I am really pleased with this thing. Of course it sucks that it costs 100€ more than the combo but I needed a small amp that I can take anywhere else, especially because you can switch between 0.5, 50 and 100 Watt. Great stuff.

[@SynZ777]

Buy a Harley Benton 2x12" cab with Celestion speakers. $200 buckaroos.

[@legozach77584]

Yes! Even when i don't completely agree with the results or tests, I always love the fearless gear reviews

[@andrewkelly16]

Glenn!!! If you get the chance to try the 2x12 combo I seriously think you should demo it as well, I play through different tube and solid state amps on the daily and live with a fellow guitar who uses the 2x12 combo, and to say it punches above it's weight is an absolute understatement, probably the best Amp at that price range in a long time.. Greetings from Ireland! :)

[@crisandres94]

Love your reviews man. I was contemplating whether to get this amp but now I just might. I really appreciate your no bullshit honest reviews. If you are impressed with this amp, then it's safe to say that for my budget I will be pleased with it as well.

[@richardsemuta1089]

I played one for the second time last week at rehearsal. I'm sold. Gonna purchase at used one at Guitar Center.

[@robinflick5516]

This amp is played by the second guitarist in my band and my guitar teacher bought one for the bandroom in my school. Both because of my recommandation. And because my teacher now doesnt need it anymore I got his yamaha g100-212 ii for free;) great sounding amp for cleans from around 1980.

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

Thank God I found your reviews..excellent as usual....and honest as usual !!

[@TheJohn_River]

I’ll keep my line 6 spider 4 thank you very much!

[@luisarmando996]

I fell in love with the demo track in the direct/mic'd section. Badass.

[@ZblockWoW]

I had the Katana head for 6 months. I ran it into a Laney 1x12 cab with a Heritage G12M 20 watt 8 ohm. It sounded VERY good. On a whim, I bought a used Vox MV-50 Rock, and well, it sounds just a LITTLE bit better for the classic rock sound that I like. Just my 2 cents.

[@solitude208]

GLENN!!!!!! I hear you mention the V30’s a lot, but I rarely hear you speak of other speakers. I used my Mesa Oversized 4x12 until I discovered a Park 4x12 with the Greenback 25w Made in England speakers. I fell in love. They’re so versatile for any type of music; crank the master volume up and you get some seriously monstrous tones that blends speaker breakup and the amps distortion. The clean tones are also extremely warm as well. It’s worth a try, A/B them and check em out! Cheers from San Diego!

[@mctwishvonnoodles9793]

Have you thought about checking out the Kustom amps?

[@davidhollowelljr949]

A sign from the dark Lord himself! This pops up they day after my c-7 and katana shipped. If Glenn doesn't hate it, it must be good.

[@ampcruz2540]

So u like whatever glen likes ???? Lol

[@jsaiz681593]

Cant wait till you review any of the fender mustang amps (2017)

[@Mongoosh]

I really like the bass tone. the katana sounds like a boss pedal...

[@lauscho]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this amp also not really a "modelling" amp per se, but an analog solid-state amp? Either way, I'm damn impressed, and have been every time I've seen a demo. Even the little 7 watt mini version sounds pretty decent.

[@marcusheawood8560]

Dude, it's definitely digital, all the sounds are created using a DSP chip just like any modeling amp does. The power amp is of course analogue and solid state, how else would you amplify a sound without tubes?

[@firemanmick]

No it is NOT digital, COSM or otherwise. The preamp is all solid state ANALOGUE. The effects are digital and the control circuitry is digital. The preamp tones are based on technolgy that was designed for the Blues Cube and refined in the Waza amp.

[@johncrafton8319]

Preamp (and cabinet "modeling" tones, like Crunch, Lead, Clean, and Brown) is solid-state analog. The effects section (three effects at a time) is digital. VOX does the same thing with their AV-series like the AV30, except they don't have nearly the amount of effects available and instead use small tubes in their power section to "color" the power amp. This is basically the manufacturers' response to all of those players bitching about how digital amps are killing tone.

[@johncrafton8319]

Ibanez Guy - People tend to not do their homework. It's human nature to just spout off something you think you know in order to get others to listen to you - especially with social media. That said, it's pretty funny to watch people get handed their hats the moment they start flapping their gums.

[@lauscho]

Yeah, I gotta admit, I was not expecting this to be an online argument, just thought I'd heard something and was hoping someone had correct information. Thanks for the entertainment, though!

[@jaketozer2056]

me and the other guitarist in my band have been using these amps for live shows for over a year now and the thing holds up. i do want to upgrade at some point but for now its simple and easy to use and also delivers pretty decent tone... couldnt recommend enough to be honest. plus as glen said great for bedroom practice as well :)

[@justmusiccovers631]

Good you did a review because I'm thinking of getting this combo amp since last 2 weeks ;D

[@vwaudioproduction922]

Glenn, I still use my gallien kruger 250ML and still works and sounds ok

[@shreader327]

I have the katana artist. And I will say that with katana library or the boss tone studio and alittle tweaking, This amp is unbeatable. Get the foot switch and a decent dual expression pedal with a switch the tones are endless.

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

I haven't seen a bad review for any of the Katana's yet. My next amp for definite.

[@camtheham13]

This could be a nice option for students who can't have a real cab in their dorm but gig and/or have a real cab at home, good impulses at school, option of real cabs for gigging, an amp that you can really grow with as a guitarist, also built in speaker would be good if you want a dirt simple practice amp if you travel alot

[@lukedolfine4474]

I have a challenge for you Glenn. Can you get a good mix out of a digital 8 track recorder (boss br 80). You can use what ever mics, guitars and drums you want but you have to use the plug ins onboard. I have a be 80 and it works well for what I wanna do. I want to see what could be done with it in the hands of a professional.

[@williamwinn948]

Are you kidding me the boss katana? When it comes to bedroom use there's only one amp I would ever consider and that's a dimed out Marshall Plexi lol. I actually ended up going with the Marshall dsl40c in all seriousness. The katana sounds great

[@Kwert]

The DSL40C is an incredible amp, but I think it's discontinued, unfortunately :(.

[@williamwinn948]

Kwert they still have them in stock I just bought one a couple weeks ago

[@johncrafton8319]

Sweetwater is running the DSL40C with a Celestion Creamback for Black Friday sale right now at $649. This, just after I paid $699 for the same setup. That said, the DSL40C doesn't sound like a DLS40C at bedroom levels. At .5 watt, it sounds like ass. At 20 Watt, it's still too loud to push into natural breakup in the bedroom. As such, I end up just running my pedalboard through it, which makes it sound amazing. Even so, the Katana 100 costs HALF as much and is far more capable of maintaining all of its tone at bedroom levels. That, my friends, is a win.

[@williamwinn948]

John Crafton Yeah couple weeks ago Guitar Center was having a sale on the limited Edition vintage DLC40c for the same price 649 that's why I ended up picking it up. But that happens to me all the time I'll buy something then three days later it's on sale lol.

[@johncrafton8319]

William Winn - I did an A/B comparison between the Creamback and the Seventy-80 that comes with it, and I have to say that the Seventy-80 sounded better in person than I expected, considering what everyone seems to be saying about it. Even so, I still liked the Creamback better. But at $649, even if it's being replaced with a new model, it's a great buy for a great amp.

[@fothify]

Hey Glen, I was wondering if you have ever used a Peavey Bandit for recording? I have an older model from the early nineties and it has a really nice sound for thrashy/heavy stuff.

[@f.garrettlondon7611]

Thought the crunch was a bit shrill. Could you please do a video with each distortion in the mix? I was wondering if it cut through the mix nicely. All in all I’m impressed.

[@lincolnlee6042]

i really like your riffs during the full band mix, glenn!

[@jamesreyes4654]

You finally did it thank you

[@pvpsound]

You convinced me to buy this, I'm in love with that crunch channel

[@pazuso]

Katana Mini VS Katana 100 Head Internal Speaker ?

[@Mr.Goldbar]

Sounds great! Now i can see why Rob Chapman likes them so much for home use

[@michal26691]

Now check out Randall RG 1503. The Boss isn't half bad for the price, but it lacks some of low end imo. Randall has it and it's about the same price.

[@joebloggs1444]

When I was 15yrs old my bedroom/practice amp really was a 100w stack!!! Then I downsized a fender twin!!....I'm not kidding!!!

[@etherlords88]

Well if I was tied up with budget, I'd wait and get myself a tube amp with 2x12, descent microphone and Scarlett 2i4... Boss never satisfied me with tones, but that's me... ~😐~

[@Averag3Jo3]

Nice review Glenn! Katana sounds pretty damn good, features are really cool too! Also, your mixes are sounding better and better! Getting used to the Adam monitors?

[@callumcreatesriffs]

I use this amp for gigging, its a legend

[@FinalBaton]

BOSS/Roland really have their shit together when it comes to amp modeling. They have been honing their tone bank craft for over 20 years, they really have this down

[@JayOchs]

good review, glenn. i got the katana 50 combo just for bedroom practicing since my main rig is on another floor, and it's awesome for what it is: a small combo practice amp. i really dig it.

[@chriscorbo7707]

Was this a Fearless review or did BOSS send you the head?

[@motothumper5598]

Sounded sponsored to me................

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

+Chris Corbo read the description

[@crummockiphail9720]

Sooo, not a Fearless review then, just a commercial for Boss.

[@mariosmai1]

Katana IS a great amp...I do not own it..i have tried it...and it is great..go check it yourself mate

[@motothumper5598]

Sounds thin.

[@AnnaAssareth]

I would prefer the Orange CR120 amp head over this. it costs basically the same or maybe 100$ more but i think it´s totally worth it for a solid state amp.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

I bought a Katana 2*12 100w. Love it. What the Katana is… it’s a flexible, powerful budget option for non professional players. If you don’t have the cash for a nice valve amp and a pedal train the size of a anaconda, this is a great flexible option… particularly if you like playing with your tones. Don’t expect it to be 100% for any application, but expect it to be 90% for almost everything.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Katana kicks ass! I own the combo 112 and gig with it all the time. I can't say enough about these amps. I think the dedicated clean channel makes a huge difference..and it takes pedals well too..not that you would really need them..but it does. Thanks for finally getting to the Boss Katana..They just put out a speaker cab for the head..I think it's a 212, check em out!

[@pyroman6000]

I have to agree with you re: the speaker really killing most lower end and modelling amps. So many just sound like ass, to the point of it being a major distraction to me. (I'm trying to learn, but also a jr tone snob, lol) Just because I currently suck, doesn't mean I have to sound shitty as well. We have rather opposite tastes in sound though. I like a warm bluesy crunch, and a punchy balls-out lead tone ( watch pretty much any video with Warren Haynes in it, and you'll hear what I mean- or any Johan Segeborn video, lol). So far, The Katana demos have been lacking in those areas. Lots of things to like about it, though. To be fair, I'm a fanboy of vintage Fender and Marshall sounds, rather than of high gain stuff. (If your windows and walls are still intact- you haven't turned the amp up loud enough!)

[@pyroman6000]

Oh- and kudos for being the guy who went nuts with the feedback and whammy bar in that cranked Plexi video. Someone just HAD to do it.

[@grinder2401]

I 've got a Bugera Trirec earlier this year, but I tried the Katana Head few days ago. Really impressed! I 'm debating whether to keep the tube amp or go with the Katana. Happy holidays everyone.

[@b3aronyt]

I bought this amp when I heard the crunch amp programmed with their tuber screamer pedal in front of it. It sounds excellent.

[@mondov9050]

Loved the video, bought this one recently and I'm glad I did, had no idea it had a cab emulation/I could bypass that cab emulation. Gonna try working with that to get it to sound better on my Orange ppc2x12. Thanks for the vid!

[@hfreirel]

i love mine and the high gain mode is unleashed with che distortion included in the boss tone studio, the 8 channel mode and the foot switch

[@betterbsure]

I have a Boss Katana Mini for fun, and it's terrific. I also have several other amps, one of my favourites is the Marshall DSL 40C with a Vintage 30 16 ohm speaker, cleans are fabulous and high gain rocks...works great with pedals too! I have yet to look at the Katana 100 x 2.

[@Jstall7543]

I have the Katana head and I have to say it's a great amp! Bang for buck it's a no brainer! On 4 12" Cab it cab easily keep up in a 3 prece band. Just picked up the Katana air and man what a cool little amp! Best mini amp around!

[@WallY07wAc]

so about the blackstar id series? but the old one...NOT the core

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Awsome stuff, great to here there is something usable out there in this type of low budget setting.... it sounded big and expensive. Great video.

[@Arfonfree]

I just got a Katana combo. Having the 12" speaker seemed worth the $50. I'm adding a speaker jack and saving up for that HB 2x12.