Katana Vs Drummer Challenge

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[@kibagami25]

You should make a segment "Can it Gig?". You can make a bunch of videos like this about guitars, amp and pedal board. Keep the videos coming my man. You can share this idea with The Captain :)

[@jakeoneill1049]

Yeeeesssss!!!!!!!!

[@nickthe5th2]

Yes pls

[@dev72632]

Yes pleasee

[@ZorroTheWevile]

Jubei Kibagami all of my yesssss!!!!!!

[@lippymuff1871]

Very cool idea

[@ChrisPreece]

Was out last night at a gig with my Boss Katana 50 and I played on the 25 watt setting with the volume barely past half all night. My drummer is not quiet (noise complaints from across the road from the pub levels of not quiet) but the Katana still had an excellent cut through and sound even on half power at half volume. This is not a sponsored comment but Boss Katana's are fucking awesome and every guitarist should own one.

[@Timbo6669]

I have the 212, and the volume is never pass a 1/3[channel] and i drive the amp with the MV set over half- 100w] and i struggle to hear the drummer!!!

[@jesus4pincho]

I have just bought mine then i found this video :D i think i may have done one of my best buyings in my life, hope it so XD

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Gigged with it last night on 25 watts. Channel volume maxed and master somewhere between 10:00 - 11:00. It was plenty loud.

[@profd65]

Bullshit.

[@pratikkhobragade2870]

I have this one ;)

[@DannyBrooks1]

I saw a band playing live and the guitarist was playing a Katana 50. Believe it or not it was a blues club in Memphis. I spoke to him during the break and he was surprised I recognized the amp. It sounded absolutely killer. He did use a small pedalboard and some tones were from that. I am a tube amp purists but that changed my mind. Technology has come a long way and it’s a great time we live in for guitar players. Thanks Rob for a great video!

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

This is an exceptional demo. We all thought it but you did it. The purist will knock it but not only did it compete sonically but tonally too, great sounds.

[@napkinshoplifta5163]

JamCave Studio To be honest, I would rather buy this than any sub $1000 amp

[@vishalsheth1888]

I am thinking of getting it for Christmas. It sounds so good & has so many positive reviews that it almost seems unreal.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Vishal Sheth I may buy just the 100w head with built in 5” speaker. Later I’ll buy a Celestion vintage 30 cab. Since it has USB I can pair it with my Audio Interface for recording. Right now it’s just a toss up as I still want a Helix. Have to make a decision soon tho.

[@PhocVi]

I bought one last week. Very fun amp.

[@KeithMilner]

I used my 1x12 100W Katana at a noisy jam session recently. It easily held it's own against a drummer, bass player, and two other guitar players on Laney tube amps.

[@TroyNaumu808]

Boss Katana slices and cuts thru the drums and bass like a Samurai.

[@JonasGovaerts.]

Woooh Rob you do really thrive in a band situation. Awesome tones and beautiful playing! Will be checking out more of the dorje stuff.

[@Shark_Sandwich]

This video has some of the best Chappers chops and shred I've ever seen him play! 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼

[@TheDyingScotsman]

Yeah he sounds great here, but when he tests stuff on Andertons he always sounds kinda crappy

[@milotin2755]

A good drummer helps

[@monkeyxx]

yeah this is a great vibe. If I were the producer (LOLLLL) I would try to harness the vibe of this video for this group. I wonder if some of their albums sound kind of like this? Katana 50/PRS is DEFINITELY working here along with the ribbon mics.

[@Reeree-wp1db]

Such is the power of the katana!

[@TexasGuitarist]

Rob, my gosh man, your playing is so much better than ever before. I mean, it was always good, but you can hear the musicality really coming to life in your phasing, the riffs, chord construction... everything! Your really firing on all cylinders bud. I appreciate hearing you reach new heights in your playing after so many years of being a musician. It goes to show you, you always have more to learn, even after years of playing.

[@georgehealy8350]

That PRS was just made for you dude. To me, it's the most tonally pleasing I've ever heard your playing.

[@angus2016young]

Gosh, everybody in Dorje is an awesome musician; Ben, Dave, Rabea, and Rob!! Nobody shines over the rest! Everybody is at the top of their game! Dorje is such a tight band! Great video as always, Rob!!!!

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

angus2016young 😂

[@angus2016young]

+Tom Goldsmith guitar What's so funny?

[@istolethisaccount]

Tom Goldsmith guitar I don’t get it

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

I hit the wrong emoticon. It was meant to be a 🎸. Sorry. Great clarity on the 50 watter but maybe some of the credit should go to the les Paul pick ups 🤔

[@benjihutch24]

great haircuts too!!

[@finbeard]

REALLY loved the tech corner at the end and how transparent you were with all the recording information!!! best i've ever seen on a gear video, let alone on a SPONSORED, ENDORSED video. great work!

[@BoyAditya]

Goo job Dave! Even the ambient room sound, sounds terrific!

[@williamwinn948]

That Gibson Les Paul warmed my soul and going by Rob's body language when he's playing it it does his too. The PRS just doesn't create the same level of energy but that's what's beautiful about music you get to pick and choose what you want to hear you're not force-fed. It's more like the Les Paul is a language and the PRS is a slang.

[@shallowwatersband]

Great video Rob. That 594 sounds insane. Theo is lucky to have an amazing first guitar!

[@UnholyHatred]

This is pleasure for my ear holes thanks Rob, Dave, and Ben. You guy's are awesome.

[@mw13068]

This is a very effective ad. Interesting to watch, informational, and even a bit of artistry thrown in there. You've got a winning combo (no pun intended).

[@ronhouseofbain487]

Love my BOSS Katana 50! The best amp I've bought. Rob, you did a bang up great job of what this amp can do.

[@Driftuner]

Good amp...Boss killing it as always

[@themiff155]

I actually have been waiting for this. Been wanting to upgrade my practice amp so I'm not putting my mesa on incredibly low volumes late at night. Thank you Rob!

[@mariusslaap5018]

that prs Rob sounds amazingly in your hands, you two are made for each other

[@MetalMaineiac]

Great vid. That PRS is beautiful.

[@anthonysclafani3963]

I love my Katana 50, it's perfect for me- highly recommend to anyone. The versatility is incredible, plus it's small, loud, & portable

[@sayantanutbe]

This was a great video and totally appreciate the sound on this video. More like this please.

[@CTL5150]

They all sounded absolutely stunning. I`m so looking forward to taking mine to it`s first gig next week.

[@TY-uv8yv]

This was a terrific concept for a video, please do more demonstrating how well various amps can hang in a live mix! Home run, Rob (oh, that's stateside lingo.... I guess I meant "you're the dog's balls" or something ).

[@janedoe3570]

That's impressive for its price range!

[@NestoBTG]

I

[@jamiebradbury2331]

its impressive full stop

[@Stefan-]

Yeah, truly a great sounding amp.

[@lesd2633]

NO its not impressive. It is unprecedented. You cannot get anything to compete with this amp for almost double.

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

Yes you can, the katana 100...

[@jeanpat8946]

Fantastic demo !!! I gonna buy this little guy in the new version !!

[@KenithCopeland]

this has to be your best video yet. great playing

[@johnangell8118]

Not the main focus of the video of course, however I just want to say Rob, your playing is on point in this video! Really enjoyed it thanks

[@nitegoat1369]

I just ordered one of these for $186.55 USD after tax, shipped to my door. I should have it by Monday of next week at the latest. So now, between you and Lee, you've made me purchase a Boss Katana 50, an Orange Dark Terror, Orange TH-30 Head, an Orange PPC212 Open-back cab, and an Orange PPC212 Closed-back cab. Thanks Rob! If I ever make it over to Jolly Ole England, I'll have to stop by Anderton's.

[@trulsolsen683]

Hop over on Doug DeMuro's channel and you'll file for bankruptcy within 4 days tops

[@mikeroche3631]

You nailed it Rob. I'm delighted I purchased one and because of your vids I'm getting reacquainted with this amp. Thanks.

[@MarkAllentheProducer]

This is exactly what I wanted to see - and at Brighton Electric too. Double Win !!! Thanks Rob

[@dansherburn1931]

Theo's PRS is so bloody nice! Lucky boy :)

[@lowhangingvegetable]

That PRS sound absolutely mint

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Great demo and love the description of the recording set-up at the end!

[@Mr.Korzack]

Digging this majorly - everything's clear & up front, and we know it's all honest regardless of sponsorship from your previous vids. The ambient sections in particular I found useful for very local/pub levels, where you can't typically rely on close mic, so raw amp grunt's all you have. Neatly done, fella!

[@GuitargloucesterCoUk]

Tried my 100w katana at a gig and couldn't get it louder than about half power on 50w mode. Any louder and I wouldn't have heard the drummer !

[@Cymanytb]

hahahahahah

[@abovethedownside2521]

i jammed with a friend who is a drummer (mostly deathcore stuff) and he has a very big and loud kit. i had it on 100 watts and the mastervolume not quite halfway. we played for like 2 hours and then my amp went out. it wont turn on again. its now in repair....

[@dominickfine1310]

@@abovethedownside2521 how’s it now

[@joebloggs1444]

Hi Rob, awesome playing ! And classic tones too!! I bought two 100 1x12s and a 50 the moment they came out ...sold all my "valve" amps as a result!! Katana's sound better than anything else I've owned and gigged in years!! The valve is finally superseded!!..🎸😎👍

[@sandyturner1911]

My 100 Watt head arrives tomorrow! Thanks for all the great music and humor!

[@heissluft9667]

Cant wait until i see you live again! It was so awesome !

[@poppacooter]

rob you have really improved in your playing. sounded great. awesome demo.

[@Xyklonikus]

What I like about robs boss endorsement is that he clearly loved the products even before the endorsement. Grats rob. Im gonne get me one too

[@richardharrold9736]

Course Rob loves it, he practically invented it. He suggested to Roland the idea of putting the guts of a Cube into a proper enclosure with a proper 12" speaker, and slapping the Boss name on it. This is the result.

[@joshuaramirez]

"Grats" rob??? WTF??? 🤔

[@leolorenzo79]

This is one of the best gear reviews I have seen in my entire life. Thank you.

[@winstonschwarz1636]

Love the drummer and all the unnesscessary tech explanation at the end. Excellent demo guys.

[@Ogscottyp]

Rob you are an amazing player, musician and business man. And I LOVE that PRS you are playing in this vid.

[@Erneman]

Mmmh that drumming beginning at 8:24 is absolutely on point..So good you can almost taste it

[@jamesgarcia7034]

Creamy Underpoon ...I totally agree...he's really groovin' man...Chappers throws some tasty lucks too...shades of Satch...

[@tarrue]

Great review. Totally enjoyed watching from beginning till end. Thanks!

[@MarkScheffler]

Holy cow! Now that was impressive!!! Great demo, thanks!

[@nuclear1too]

Hello Your reviews were the most convincing for me to make the purchase....just received my 2x12 yesterday and will rehearse with it today. In this video,you say it's a digital amp, however in previous videos and other reviews have stated it's a solid state amp. Anyways, thx again for your great reviews!!!

[@RobChappers]

lee oswald They are wrong. It’s a digital amp but it’s class a/b so not like most other Similar amps which are class D

[@HugoPamart]

This PRS at the beginning is a masterpiece

[@j-fquevillon8134]

Really well-produced demo! It sounds really great guys! Good job!

[@keithspillett7312]

I really enjoyed this video, especially hearing Rob playing real music, rather than widdling exercises. It was also a great touch to include the 'how we did it' section at the end - I wish more videos would do that. I've regularly had the chance to play through one of these, because there's usually one in use at a jam that I frequent, and, although at the end of the day, I still prefer playing through my valve amps, I'm quite happy playing through a Katana. GREAT video guys 😀🎸

[@AmarylisFlow]

Stoked you kept the PRS, it sounds killer!

[@dougrettberg7986]

Yes it does !

[@dkilpatrick9309]

That PRS 594 sounds Ace!

[@Mabufu381]

Bens new hair is sick! Also i love how good that Katana is sounding in the mix, for the price theyre awesome, i love my 100w one

[@mr.rjryno5274]

Thanks for your videos as well as the andertons ones, these actually give me inspiration to play everyday...not that i needed it, but gives me that extra push to pick up the guitar after seeing new gear & hearing new tunes while drinking my coffee, cool jam btw.

[@merqury5]

The subject matter isn't relevant for me, but the playing here was gorgeous and lovely. The Les Paul really fit the bill, even though the PRS looks a gem.

[@Elysiuim]

I have the 100w 1x12 and a ghost fret pro, does everything I need it to and can definitely get loud enough

[@samwebb5329]

Matthew Kirk ohhh nice! What colour ghost fret?

[@Stalovo]

Yeah! Congratz :D

[@hofftipus4132]

Thanks Chappers! You've made me feel even better about my purchase. Btw, I love your playing! You guys sounded great!

[@fergguitar9965]

rob these jams are awesome!

[@iglu4686]

Katana really sits in the mix! ....Now buying one

[@clamus68]

Man, Rob that was impressive. Its almost like you guys are in a band together ;) That amp though is VERY impressive. I might have to replace my Blackstar ID Core.

[@JeremyMcCant]

Carlos Lamus Please replace your Id Core. I was about to get an ID core but, I played the Boss and there was no comparison at all. The tone is very authentic! Honestly, they only thing that the blackstar has to offer over the boss is the built-in looper and stereo. Other than that, the boss destroys the Blackstar in terms of tone but, to each their own. The Blackstar is a great amp though.

[@tinytiktok]

Great demo ! Thanks Captain

[@SingleMaltMac]

Super helpful video Rob! I have a Boss Katana 50w and now I feel like I will have this amp for a very long time. Even if I start gigging. Thanks.

[@Durandalski]

I am picking up my 50 this week, when my favorite local store restocks. First real amp to replace my crappy starter amp. Hopefully the last amp I'll need for a long time to come.

[@jorgeabaezp9365]

Love when you play for the song

[@RobChappers]

Me too... wish I was hired to do that more often ;-)

[@jorgeabaezp9365]

holy moly mr, chapman himself replied to me, thx rob!! indeed, really look up to what you have accomplished, you went from youtube guitar player to full esp endorsee and then guitar company owner, and you have an amazing band, dorje, full respect to you, sir

[@SARDELASCHRISTOS1978]

This is how must be introduced a product : including a band giging. Rob , excelent video!

[@208414]

Great video Rob! Ben and Dave know how to lay down some great groves.

[@jamieemery9086]

im glad i bought the 100 watt version of this

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I turned up to a rehearsal where the rhythm player, who was just a teenager, whom I hadn't met before we did this one-off function at a school, had a Boss Katana, and I hadn't heard it before and I was actually blown away how good his simple Squire Strat straight into the Katana's sound was. And were were playing on a stage in a 450 person auditorium at a school, which was acoustically treated, so it was an amazing room, but even still we weren't micing anything in order to keep it simple, and it was PLENTY loud enough to fill the room with guitar sound. He didn't even use it on 50 watt mode, he put it in 25 so that he could push it harder at about 80% volume and have a nicer gain sound, it sounded a bit too clanky and bonkey on the 50 watt. They're SERIOUSLY impressive amplifiers for the money.

[@jonathanlong763]

I've been think about buying one of these amp for a while now. That video was really helpful

[@JAF2991]

Gonna be jammin this Sat using a Katana 50, very helpful video!

[@junomartini-zeller614]

top 10 anime battles

[@jacobreece1971]

Finally Chappers!! You've finally been sponsored after praising the thing for a year and even very subtely had something to do with the Boss branding on the amp instead of Roland. They should've sponsored you ages ago. You're probably the reason most of the amps were bought. I certainly know you're the reason for me.

[@GeorgMierau]

Same here. Replaced my Blackstar ID:Core 10 Stereo (V1) with Katana 50 for practice.

[@RobChappers]

Thanks dude, yes very proud to be involved with Boss - great guys and awesome gear ;-)

[@lrdstrahd1]

I agree. You should have been sponsored long ago. Congrats! And way to go with the transparency. That's how it should be done.

[@marksieczko7766]

I am glad that Chappers had some influence with Boss. To come up with the Katana range at that price is one helluva achievement. The icing on the cake is the Tone Studio and S/W upgrade for FREE!

[@darianbaxley8850]

Bro I see you everywhere

[@tomasbrun8242]

Great playing and review. The drummer hiting "invisible toms" is just hilarious, really well played thou.

[@skeymoson]

What a fun vid to watch ... thanks guys !! Great players all.

[@jackmceleny5372]

I really regret getting a Mustang GT40...

[@kickpublishing]

Hello Boss employee

[@IGarrettI]

@Everything the 50xl?

[@trulsolsen683]

I switched from a Boss Katana 100 to a Fender Mustang V. The regular series. Imo, for recording and practicing with headphones, the Fender sounds a lot better distorted. I got mine used for $110 then bought a Marshall MG412 cab for $100. Unbeatable combination for this kind of thing. My Katana is current dusting down somewhere in my room

[@trulsolsen683]

@Everything what?

[@davesaenz3732]

Sell it and join Boss

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

That 594 though. Probably the best guitar ever.

[@OlettaLiano]

I was already planning to buy a fifty watt Katana, but now I'm even more excited about getting one. Thanks for this awesome demo Rob.

[@rtroiani]

Thank you for the most practical video to answer the one question I had on this amp and buying it vs. the 100. This should be fine!

[@luckyno888]

No talking 0:00 1:03 3:23 5:16 6:33 (great!) 8:24 (great too!) 12:07

[@kilerkai]

7:36 wow, mr chapman mastered a new trick

[@onlytherighteousprevail6956]

kilerkai Some new good stuff coming soon!!

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

About time! I've been waiting all day for this video. Ordered the 100 watt 1x12 today with the footswitch. Can't wait to play it with Toad-O.

[@motothumper5598]

Good to see that rad sounding PRS in a vid.

[@GeorgMierau]

Hi, Rob! Could you share some of your preferred settings for Katana? Some "basic clean tone", "simple crunch" and "simple high gain tone" you mentioned in the video.

[@RobChappers]

Georg Mierau sure dude :-)

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

#Solid state has come a LONG WAY!

[@angrygingerguitars4462]

Well, Rob, this is literally the exact question I've been wondering while I've been considering buying this exact amp. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand you've answered it beautifully. Thank you for the amazing demo and perfect information. I'll be picking one of these up.

[@MikeyGee001]

I love that PRS SO MUCH ... the looks, the color, the tone .. WOW

[@GlazzHalfFool]

Dammmmmmm that prs is magical, I have a feeling that Rob is going to fall in love with it and Theo won't get his 18th birthday present 😅

[@Mr.Goldbar]

Tomer Avira גם לי יש הרגשה שזה בסוף יקרה😂

[@Koga_fan_013]

From 6:36 on is just epic!

[@chusssMusic]

Heaven when you have a studio like that and with a drummer and bassists like those! wow. Awesome shit.

[@ronanduff9189]

First time in a while I've seen Rob properly shred over a track and not just his usual Andertons review licks, twas really cool to see

[@max12fisher]

Should do another solid state vs valve challenge with this amp

[@orlock20]

Solid state amps have had trouble with their on board distortion sounding good, but distortion pedals and fuzz pedals bring their own tones. Andertons recently ran a bunch of distortion pedals through a tube amp, but what would the choices be through a solid state amp such as this amp.

[@RedMachineKieran]

Absolutely ideal amp for me this actually. Fucking shame I can't even afford one. They sound amazing

[@dr150]

Put a pic of your sis on a poster and say _"Donations needed for a Funeral"._ You'd be surprised how much money you can collect standing at a busy intersection.

[@RedMachineKieran]

Theee Chosen One I'm not that sick!

[@Guitarsforlife41]

Red Machine Kieran 😁

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

sounds killer,im quite impressed.that prs is STUNNING,love the les paul equally if not more but either one would suit me for life.

[@mailtozan]

We could c robs creativity oozing out in this video. Sounds amazing all of u

[@tomchambers4537]

Lol, who else thought this was going to be a sword fight

[@souldry]

Tom Chambers I dared to hope

[@RobChappers]

Ha ha ha ha I wish!! Maybe next time

[@derjohnnyb90]

Especially being subscribed to various sword related channels, I had to look twice at the channel name

[@TheSaniwaa]

+derjohnnyb90 ah, i see you're a man of culture as well

[@TetrisShark70]

For a second I thought so

[@beancurd5248]

I'm just happy to see he kept the PRS

[@jamesgarcia7034]

Just Rocco ...he was getting some good rythm tones out of that PRS...

[@FordHuntington1]

would love to see more raw footage of you guys just jamming like this. Sounding so good!

[@zackmanners8404]

Exactly what I was wondering ! Love you channels . Thanks for being so informative about gear it's a great tool for everyone wondering if the gear is good and worth the price .