Check out how the original review I did of the Katana MK II: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6jdfHl5q7pkZ9U Check out more of my amp reviews here: kzbin.info/aero/PLNaLwTdlpQNHNo5bubVjV1OW04gkqU8rM
@billducas5 жыл бұрын
After using various Fender and Marshall lamps my whole life, and trying transistor amps in the 70's, I decided to go with the Boss Katana MKII. Right out of the box at home I was having my doubts. I got to the gig and dialed it in and my tone was perfect. I just use the clean channel and a pedal board. I'll never go back to the heavy tube amps again. (Editted for spelling)
@alainbrisebois83344 жыл бұрын
Did you buy the 100 watts 2x12. What is the weight ?
@billducas4 жыл бұрын
I've been gigging since 1976. You can believe me or not. I don't care. Other musicians I know have said the same thing about gear. The Princeton Reverbs will still see stage time. The Twin Reverb and Super Reverb are parked for a while. The Marshall has been sold. However, as any gigging guitarist would know, when you are playing out of a blackline rental amp, no 2 Fender or Marshall amps seem to sound the same. Even then, amp settings will change from venue to venue, and even will change within the same venue from night to night. Dialing in your tone during sound check is normal. The settings you use in your bedroom will never be the same setting you use for a gig. I played out of Marshall's where you had the tone controls anywhere in the spectrum to get the same sound. I've opened up for major acts where they were using backline amps and they didn't get their tone dialed in until just before the the doors opened. Bottom line is, you can dial in and amp right before a gig. If you don't think so, you don't have enough gig experience. Kids these days think they know everything. 🤣
@zerosoma332 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy a Marshall or Fender lamp, sounds cool.
@dashfentrock3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I have a Mk1 & it does the job for me in low volume situations.
@WhileYouWereSheeping2 жыл бұрын
I've just bought the katana 50 mk2 yesterday, i like it as much or more than my Tube Driver 100 watt amp. You are an awesome player, you make both amps shine, great demo.
@MrPolevaulter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@davidhayes2214 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a katana . Very warm sound on acoustic setting. Unbelievable clean jazz tone for hollow body . Using a 80 watt speaker. Of course reverb is nice. All utube demo’s are with solid body metal head rockers. Some one should feature the katana with Jazz clean tone.
@Chrishagen3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@alanknott363 Жыл бұрын
@davidhayes221 Yes, I would also love to hear a demo based on your clean jazz tone suggestion. Is there any chance that you could post up a demo of yours? Very interested.
@RobGuitar1027 күн бұрын
MK1 or MK2?
@DeWittPotts2 жыл бұрын
I recently traded my Fender Mustang LT25 for the Katana 50 MKII. I bought the Mustang to be able to practice at home as my Marshall is too loud. I was never happy with the Mustang sounds. The Mustang had a lot of presets but most of the sounds were too exaggerated for my taste. It seems that with the Mustang I could sound like anybody but me. With the Katana I was able to get some great tones right out of the box. With the Tone Studio you can really dig in deep and customize what you want. With the 50 watt version you can access controls using the Tone Studio that are not available on the panel. Overall it's a great amp. I am very happy with my choice.
@TroyNaumu8082 жыл бұрын
I love both Boss Katana. Either one is a winner.
@fastacesus84995 жыл бұрын
Elmo throwing up the GT-OD in the intro always makes me smile. I did the same with mine 😁
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
:D
@capitanvonchickenpants84925 жыл бұрын
A few more options plus those concentric dials is what people wanted, boss listened boss delivered
@TOPMOSTPOP Жыл бұрын
What th heck is a conentric dial?
@alexjohnson47595 жыл бұрын
I have the katana 100 head running into a mesa 2x12 and a Marshall origin 50 running into another Masa cab. Katana kills the Marshall in everyway.
@vladionescu82224 жыл бұрын
I got a Marshall MG15 last christmas and I gotta say, I was kinda dissapointed bc it sounded really muffled, especially with distortion on :( Does the katana really has a much more cleaner, brighter sound? And if so, which one should I get? Mk. 1 or Mk. 2? I mean I want to play groove/thrash/heavy metal, with it and I want a really punching, bright and clean one send halp fast plz
@charleskopievsky12454 жыл бұрын
Vlad Ionescu just get a mark 2 will last you a while till your ready for a expensive amp
@gta45903 жыл бұрын
@@vladionescu8222 i also have marshall mg30cfx i bought it about 4 years ago, it was my biggest mistake. Now im also looking for boss katana 50 mkii and im scared not to do a mistake again. (Sorry for my english)
@vishwajitmahesh3 жыл бұрын
@@vladionescu8222 Having a Marshall MG15CFR for a few years, and now a Boss Katana 50 MKII, the sound difference is like comparing your neighbour to Eddie Van Halen. It is beautiful, so much so, that you need to dial down the gain a bit on Brown, to not crush your eardrums XDDD. And yes, the gain is ridiculously high, and you can floor it, with the built in Metalzone, Distortion, Tube Screamer, Overdrive etc. Trust me bruv, you will love it. Also, the cleans are amazing, probably the best I've ever heard from an amp in this price range!
@odfkjdhgovj3 жыл бұрын
@@vladionescu8222 the boss katana is a monster! Just bought a second hand mk1 50w and personally I think it’s much better than having one really nice valve amp. Compact, loads of features and many, many different tones available instantly and it sounds great 👍🏼
@leftymadrid5 жыл бұрын
I have been using the mk 1, and extremely pleased, on stage and in studio, just wonderful, so good that I am not thinking of change!!!!! My motto is if it works that well, and sounds that well why change?! If ANYTHING I may get another mk1 to always have as a backup lol... seriously love the sound I get with my set up, tried lots of stuff out there, I decided to stay away from tube amps, when I found that replacing just one damn tube cost what a used Mk 1 Katana cost!!!!! So, tube amps, Literally are a pain when gigging and traveling !!! Nowadays amps can sound like tube amps, very close sounding in my humble opinion... Nice video, and chops too! :-) :-) :-)
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@flobeeonekinobee23535 жыл бұрын
Power tubes are expensive
@thorinbane4 жыл бұрын
Tubes only cost 30 for a matched pair. Unless you went out and got vintage telefuken which cost as much as tube amps. Ridiculous comments abound in youtube comment section. proof!!!!!!!!!!!! www.thetubestore.com/jj-el84-6bq5
@MrSonofagun454 жыл бұрын
Fyi I just bought a mk1 for $250 shipped from Reverb. They're selling super cheap now.
@TechTipIL4 жыл бұрын
you have the 100 or 50?
@aristocaster4 жыл бұрын
the sound difference is a result of different speaker, they changed speaker for mk II
@TOPMOSTPOP Жыл бұрын
Does it compare 2Celestion?
@robphillips8351 Жыл бұрын
Best demo of these amps made.. really digging your style, phrasing.. some Cool neo classical with bluesy inflection.. some wicked runs as well 👍👍
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@smorgdonkey3 жыл бұрын
You know that you're into Yngwie when you have his sig pickups and a scalloped fingerboard.
@MagisterTuomo5 жыл бұрын
Interesting comparison. Especially since I went on record about not noticing differences when You reviewed the Mk2 recently. There is obviously a difference. I'd go with the Mk1, it just feels more wellbalanced based on the sound in this video. Well done, Elmo Big treble in Little Turku Karjalainen 👌😊
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Jolly good old chap :)
@MagisterTuomo5 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter all good jollier better and older chap 😁.
@stevenmanning5235 жыл бұрын
I've played valve amps all my life, but bought a Katana 100 mk1 for home practice. The amp sounds amazing at home levels but i never tried it live because the fx switching was a bit restricting. Then i noticed a few pro players using them and getting a great sound so i decided to get the mk2 beacause the fx switching is better. The first night i took it out i thought it was ok but i was a bit disappointed, i nearly gave up on it but decided to try a few tweaks on the eq the next day and give it another go that night. The difference was like night and day, it sounded great and i got lots of compliments on my sound. I'll still probably tweak a bit more, but like most amps or fx units you have to invest some time to get the best results.
@GabrielNacu5 жыл бұрын
These things still are finicky for live use. When I gigged the Katana 50 (and later the 100), I would just use it completley clean live and run it with a pedalboard, as its hard to balance the drive tones out of the amp :(
@PJmusica5 жыл бұрын
Steven Manning what tweaks did you use to make it sound better? Do you have any settings you like?
@capitanvonchickenpants84925 жыл бұрын
Tone studio is amazing
@capitanvonchickenpants84925 жыл бұрын
@@GabrielNacu balanced mine easily while giging
@stevenmanning5235 жыл бұрын
@@PJmusica Hi, basically the eq and gain, as the louder you play it responds differently
@gregaltenhofel73265 жыл бұрын
It's your own personal perspective. Would I like to have a semi truck load of different tube amps for an endless amount of different sounds even though if your using/playing them hot they (tubes) might need to be replaced every 3 months or so? Well yea I can put them in the 10,000 square foot rehearsal hall I'm wanting to build. I'm waiting on the MKII 100 watt 2x12" to arrive via UPS at my door. No I don't gig and I might record for fun. Looking for a garage complete with band. I will probably buy a MKI 100 watt 2x12" to take advantage of that stereo effect it does.
@littlerhodyguitar21695 жыл бұрын
Another good video Sir. They both sound good for what they do, it always comes down to preference.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tkdunn5 жыл бұрын
One thing I really liked about this video was the fact it wasn’t edited into oblivion 🤘So many guitar videos are edited so heavily it almost looks like claymation (think Dave and Goliath...) 🤪 I don’t care if you stumble on a couple of words or blow a lick or two - it makes the video so much more authentic when you leave that stuff in 👍🏻 Good comparison of these models - I do think the speaker break-in of the MK II could be a key difference as you pointed out. Good work on the face-melting riffage - awesome 🤘
@gregaltenhofel73265 жыл бұрын
I agree to a point. I like the realism but I'd have liked this one better much shorter. Much much shorter. And honestly as he said at the end. It's your own personal perspective. Would I like to have a semi truck load of different tube amps for an endless amount of different sounds even though if your using/playing them hot they (tubes) might need to be replaced every 3 months or so? Well yea I can put them in the 10,000 square foot rehearsal hall I'm wanting to build. I'm waiting on the MKII 100 watt 2x12" to arrive via UPS at my door. No I don't gig and I might record for fun. Looking for a garage complete with band.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I agree. A lot of stuff on KZbin (not just guitar videos)is totally over edited.
@danc37465 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, these amps crush the Code series.
@jimsimmons26745 жыл бұрын
Not true,i have both a marshall code 25 and 50w and after i tweaked and created my own user presets on the code my tones sound much better then the katana!Don't believe me then check out shane from intheblues,he did a review awhile back of the code 25 and gave it a good review.To filter out the strong low end on some of the code's amp models i use a tube screamer overdrive pedal, the behringer TO100 or TO800 sound great with the code amps. Check out all the positive reviews at sweetwater for the marshall code,could all these people be wrong about this amp?I also have other modeling amp brands fender mustang original version and the original peavey vypyrs and all these amps sound good if you know how to tweak and make your own user presets,most modeling amps have not so good factory presets,these amps are not plug and play!You have to dig in a little to make them sound good. I put a 1/4" speaker output jack on my code 50w that turns off the internal speaker and i play it through my marshall 4x12 1960a cabinet and it is loud, also sounds fantastic!
@danc37465 жыл бұрын
@@jimsimmons2674 I purchased the Code twice, thought maybe the first time I was missing something. My only impression was how could Marshall but their name on this amp. The Katana is far from perfect, its a decent amp with good tone right out of the box, and even better when the 10 band EQ is tweaked. I use it strictly for practice, never live.
@danc37465 жыл бұрын
@@jimsimmons2674 Sorry bro...its the worst SS amp ever made. I purchased it twice and returned it twice. The Katana is far from perfect but it delivers good tone out of the box. I use it for practice, tube amps for gigs. This guy has more guts then me, he tried to get something out of the Code three times...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmaYXmWcpMecY5o
@ahmedel-khashab76964 жыл бұрын
Great review Also an insane guitarist😍
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@dpgoguen5 жыл бұрын
Nice work! The new katana it's definitely better, but I wish boss had put more into it.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Tone-Quest5 жыл бұрын
Elmo, thanks for the video and the comparison. Obviously, there are a lot of videos out about the MkII but this is the first head to head comparison. Much appreciated 👍🏻
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris!
@Johnny-oy9fh2 жыл бұрын
I have a MK1 and MK2 100 combo. I mainly use the crunch channel. They are definitely voiced differently. The MK1 has more mids and cleans up from the guitar better. The MK2 has more bass and highs and is overall brighter. The effects on the MK2 are way better though. With tweeking the MK2 does actually sound bigger and is a more professional tone overall...
@GabrielNacu5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elmo for another insightful video, as well as those Elmo and Zitmo figures in the backdrop which I have never noticed before.... ;)
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@matthewmjb68603 жыл бұрын
Alternate title. "It Doesn't Matter Which If You Can Shed"
@alwaysrockn20095 жыл бұрын
Great video again and excellent topic. Both amps kind of didn’t sound all that great. However, I have heard them on other channels and the Mk2 sounded really good. Don’t know why but would be hesitant nonetheless. I like the idea for a home amp- lots of options and available effects. Thanks dude. Rock on!
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@whiggy4 жыл бұрын
If you think all Elmo's review videos seem to have a delay set on them it's because his fingers travel across the fretboard faster than the sound itself. The sound has to replay Elmo's videos at 0.25x speed just to be able to catch up.
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@shearerguitar3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@peterhopqk4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty. I have the Mk1, love it.
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@JavaoftheLava5 жыл бұрын
Ty for this vid. Helpful as I've been trying to decide which to get. Also love the accent 😍
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@LiveToPlayGuitar5 жыл бұрын
I must be the only guitar player on the planet that has yet to play through a MKI let alone a MKII...BUT IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE ONE...it’s the MKII...Thanks As Always Elmo! 🎸🔊🎶🤘🏻
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Deliquescentinsight5 жыл бұрын
Naah, mate the MKI all the way.
@octtrinittolavg Жыл бұрын
Explain me your sentence construction please? 😄
@JerryHoward883 жыл бұрын
I preferred the sound of the MK1 on most of the tests.
@milosvasic123455 жыл бұрын
You did a great comparison there :) I'm gonna have to sub!
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@johnnyt3676 Жыл бұрын
i own a katana 100 head and a mk ii artist head. basically, the mk i is more, in your face with a solid mid. for a good solid amp , u get more direct tone for gigging. artist ii sounds a bit more scooped, like your mk ii head. but it had so many options, and a deeper low. great for chugging and metal. but it loses something in the mids, and then the top end kicks in brite, lije your mk ii. but bring there are so many possibilities with this amp, its hard yo say you might not be able to make the adjustments to replicate the mk i anyway.
@matt6288joyce5 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant video and makes the subtle differences very obvious. That said, I spent the whole video staring at your scalloped fret board...
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@KiRiMa644 жыл бұрын
I thought I was imagining things ,thanks for pointing that out!👍🎸👍
@michaeltaylors24564 жыл бұрын
A nearly deaf dude listening on iPad speakers says the mark2 is more present and defined ..and that much closer to true tube tone . Take that for what it’s worth , great demo ! I have a mark 1-50, and want a second for a stereo rig. Not sure if the stereo linking feature on the mark 2 is better than the old school method with a stereo pedal . Love your playing by the way . Scalloped neck is something I need to try. It works for Yalveh Malmstone.😜 I wonder what your benchmark tone is 🤔
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Scallops are great :)
@pjmuck4 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it, but I like the MK I way better here. Warmer and more organic. It's pretty obvious that you're more comfortable on it too, as you're flying on your guitar and smoother. The MKII sounds way too fizzy. I suppose you could EQ it to compensate, but this is proof that the MK I is far from obsolete.
@CS_Murphy_R94 жыл бұрын
I agree the original is better sounding and that is why i ordered a MK I 2x12 a few hours ago for $369 and passed on the MK II version. The original sounds more tube like to me? I don t know what Boss changed but the messed with a great formula! IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT!!
@richardjones28114 жыл бұрын
I've found the faster I play the lighter I attack the strings, this is where gain comes in handy. Bought a Marshall Dsl and was so disappointed with it. Sent it back and got a Mk2 Katana instead. Happy now and I won't buy a modern Marshall ever again.
@rodolfoow3 жыл бұрын
I did the exact same thing as you, bought a DSL and regretted. Now I have a Katana MK1
@calebtylershepherd214 жыл бұрын
Man thank you so much for actually being honest!!! One of the only honest opinions about the Katana’s I’ve heard on KZbin at all. I mean they’re good for a budget amp, and probably the best option at that price point. Like you said though I’m not crazy about them, and they are way overhyped. I prefer the feel of a real analog solid state amp, and for around 300$ there are some much better options second hand. I own an 80’s Peavey 240 watt stereo chorus that I got for 180$ That thing wipes the floor with these in my opinion. I’ve also got a Kustom Quad Jr stack that is so good it’s insane for what I got it for. Both those amps are so much more dynamic than the katana. Seriously though, thank you for a real honest review. There’s too many reviewers getting paid by Boss to act like the Katana is comparable to a valve amp which is just kinda ludicrous. & I don’t even like valve amps Bc, they aren’t reliable. Peace man, TY!
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like the honesty :)
@Steady.gaming7 ай бұрын
Thing is, you can tweak the mk 1 to sound just like the mk 2
@ohplezz5 жыл бұрын
I just sold my mkI to buy the MkII and it really was worth it to my ears when playing my gear. I really like the mkII sound and I haven't even started messing with the software yet. It just has more life in the sound to my ears. It sounds more dynamic and tube like to me. But I must say I'm going from the mkI 50 watt to the mkII 100 watt, so that might be part of it. Regardless, I really like my new mkII.
@rikardo10705 жыл бұрын
DUH
@jordandangelo1805 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing. I upgraded from The MK1 50 watt to the MKII 100 watt and man what I difference. Having 100 watt’s available is awesome. Plus you could Slav one amp into another using just as guitar cable and run it in true stereo. There are also extra Boss Tone Studio Pedal options. They have EvH phaser and Flanger and Wah available plus a Dimension C.
@jimjim70085 жыл бұрын
How can you stand the sound of these digital crap amps... It's waste of money... Put a bit of money and get yourself a tube combo amp the real deal
@rikardo10705 жыл бұрын
@@jimjim7008 we are not all as accomplished and all knowing as you , James.
@jimjim70085 жыл бұрын
@@rikardo1070 I'm not an accomplished guitarist and still learning but come on huge difference in sound between valve and digital.. anyway I guess personal taste/budget plays a big part ... Just saying
@ladyjulia40384 жыл бұрын
I feel like the main difference is the speaker. The mk2 does sound better. That said why not just get a mk1 and put a killer speaker in it? If I'm missing something please let me know.
@TheloneWolf1234 жыл бұрын
More customization
@WildChildMcCloud3 жыл бұрын
I tried both and I actually preferred the mark 1.
@michaelolz3 жыл бұрын
“Son, the Bawss Katana is the beyest, man! Y’know whii they cawl it the Katana? Caws it’s liike a ninja sord!” Guys around where I live around here in regards to the Boss Katana. It’s this area’s Line 6 Spider 5.
@9unslin9er2 жыл бұрын
I own (2) Mark 1 50s. They do everything I want. Are the Mark 2s better? Maybe, but I have no desire to fix something that isn't broken.
@pocojoyo8 ай бұрын
according to this video the MK1 sounds way better. The MK2 sounds too harsh
@shreddykrueger24085 жыл бұрын
My rhythm guitarist got a mk2 and ive had my mk1 since march and other than the feature to use your mods and od at the same time its not really worth it if anything i can dial in better lead tones on the mk 1
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
True.
@shreddykrueger24085 жыл бұрын
@aleh bhaba i honestly dont know i thought if anything the mk2 would be better. But the chunkyness for the riffs were great but for solos i defnitly pick the mk1. I dialed the settings the same put on the same distortion but i wasnt satisfied with it to say the least but is still an excellent amp.
@KiRiMa644 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing these MK I amps for sale in excellent condition on Guitar Center's website ; you've helped me to make my decision! 👍
@chriscaskenette4 жыл бұрын
Great playing Elmo!!!
@journeyquest13 жыл бұрын
Im waiting for the MK 9.
@davidjorgenpedersen80105 жыл бұрын
We've talked about the Katana 50! I Put a Celestion in it! Sounds Good and Fat, It takes Effects Real Well on Clean Channel!
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd definitely swap the speaker.
@johntchb3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Anderson's did it with a few different celestions but I recall they thought the stock speaker won out.
@johnnorth93555 жыл бұрын
Listened to a similar comparison on Dave Simpson's channel and clearly liked the MK1 better. This is strange because your comparison leaned me more to the MK2 - which probably confirms what we all suspect that it's the player that makes the sound out of the amp not the other way round :). Both are a bit too compressed and processed for my liking in comparison to an old school valve amp but weigh a good deal less no doubt which is important at my advanced years ! With this in mind I will stick to my micro cube as my daily player :). P.S.my fingers are aching in sympathy with yours !
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Micro Cube is definitely better.
@aitken19653 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a used mk1 with footswitch for CAD 300.
@JeremyMcCant3 жыл бұрын
To add to a previous comment, I only like the 2x12 and the mk2 actually sounds even better than the first one. I was blown away! I thought the mk1 2x12 was the best, but when I played the mk2 2x12, I was INSTANTLY addicted and I loved every bit if the tone and everything! The mk2 2x12 is easily the BEST amp that Boss has released from their Katana range!
@TOPMOSTPOP Жыл бұрын
Wow.
@fernandoherranz61824 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I was going to get one of these two but I'm a bit hesitant now... Which amp were you thinking about when you said "you can get a better one for a bit more"? Thanks!
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Back then I was thinking about the Roland Cube series. I still like them, but these days you can get an actual valve amp, like a Harley Benton Tube 15 for the same money as a Katana.
@esticaandres31693 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Your mentality is playing games on you man.
@robertmailloux37205 жыл бұрын
Those little amps just got better with the second version.Good amps if you do not,like me,want to break your MB mk4 gigging.They cost nothing..
@piotrekd.94525 жыл бұрын
I've just noticed Elmos (Elmoes?) on Marshall. They weren't there when I first thought about your name
@campadata7735 жыл бұрын
I hadn't noticed either i saw them after i love Elmo 😍😍😍
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Elmo and Ziltoid.
@campadata7735 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter yeah !!! Elmo you are one of my favourite KZbinrs you really make my day when i see your videos
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
@@campadata773 Thank you. Glad to be able to entertain :)
@JeremyMcCant3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the V1 is better. The new one sounds very uninspiring to me. The old one had a certain color/texture to the sound and really reacted well to any guitar that I played. Just my personal experience.
@TOPMOSTPOP Жыл бұрын
Wellp, i took it d'plunge., i did me a spare no xpense move 2day lol. Thats right i bought thbest I didnt me buy a junk Sregio guitar amp. I bought a BOSS MK II in 2x12. (2 12" speakers.) I used 2play BOSS equipment 1987. I heard 2many scary things about other amps breaking. This1 is solid. I have been writing manufactures and countless you tube vids teaching them how equipment should be designed since 1987. And especially, that guitar amps should be in stereo. With surround sound. Thbest most popular guitar amp now is... a stereo. Called Positive Grid Spark. But mine is maybe 3times th amp that it is. Its normally $500 plus I found it $354 shipped after tax with cosmetic damage on thback &sides. Well,, i was not shopping 4it. I just happened 2stumble on2 it, $333 shipped, & immediately it totally resonated as the one i really wanted. U know, after intense researching cheaper much lower grade packed with bells &whistles amps.. Oh no this 1 is more old school vintage you know, with no computer apps. But its a late model cutting edge amp. Not that those comouter apps arent attractive &genuinely useful tho. Thinking i can circumnavigate those inadequecies with a bluetooth adaptor &phone apps. Well, u always lose SOMETHING right? I dunno i just decided hit buy now gethis overwith. My amp is breaking... Super high quality, biggest 12" speakers, BOSS caliber best sound out there &its in stereo. Has a "variation" knob that, i think, sorta 3dimensionizes thsound. These BOSS used as notoriously reliable amps by teachers &such. Its a monster 100watts. But has an antenuator. Thats just a dial that goes all thway down to .5 watts from 100 watts. (For using max volume in a little room setting.) Plus its AB class engineering circuits. That just means super efficient of electricity compared 2A class. I cant stand innfficient appliances. It just had 2many pluses in what i wanted. Boiling all that down it should be a premium sound but also being in stereo thsound will be no comparison goes right thru u. You know, vs mono. Who in they right mind would switch the stereo knob in2 mono on a radio? This what i keep preaching 2guitar players& companies alike. My last amp, a Blackstar, had 5 buttons stopped wrking in 1year. Turning it in2 a pricey paperweight. So i didnt want 2have that happen again. "These Elmo videos were useful" Just dont tellm i said that.
@dr72465 жыл бұрын
Wait, you’re not Herbert von Karajan. Oh well. Good comparison, regardless
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
:D
@ericpeterson29604 жыл бұрын
I had gotten the mk1 in a local shop recently, not realizing there was a MKII out for the same price. And i just ordered the MKII just now cause it has a better sound for my taste then the first one. Now just gotta figure out wdf to do with the previous one. prolly return and get store credit for some new cables and strings. Thanks for the video. this helped me make my decision. : )
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure :)
@ericpeterson29604 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter got it yesterday. Side by side comparison. The mk2 just sounds better imo. Not as muddy and much brighter. Better interface too. Dual nobs. Awesomeness
@giokyo94653 жыл бұрын
I bought the mk1 too without realizing there was a 2 😑
@ninjasancho67113 жыл бұрын
@@ericpeterson2960 Keep them both. Run them in stereo! 🤙🏽
@ericpeterson29603 жыл бұрын
@@ninjasancho6711 ended up keeping both of them.. but not bt choice. They have very different sounds so running in stereo might be an interesting idea
@masterkilla77 Жыл бұрын
What is the best amp for under $200? Home play, headphones at times etc etc?
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Roland Micro Cube for me, if you can find one.
@NoContextOasis4 жыл бұрын
Until you realise that that acoustic mode is the best mode for electric guitar
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Never tried that.
@NoContextOasis4 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter I have the MK1 and set it to acoustic mode and use the GE-10 eq to boost the hights, scoop the mids and drop the lows a bit. on the main panel, gain 60, bass 30, middle and treble to taste. then use a blues driver with the tone about 9-o'clock, drive to taste (normally around maxed out). You get a albert king style vintage tone
@tommyason87644 жыл бұрын
Great tones from my eastern naboer. So whish do your prefer?
@hoosierdaddy23085 жыл бұрын
Thought they both sounded great. The brown channel is almost always where I live because, more gain is more. 😂 Great review. Let's see the Orange Crush 35.. you'll like it's tone better I think.. It's interesting. I really like mine. Of course, I'm not used to the excellent Plexi. I have in the past played thru many tube amps though. Marshall DSL, many FENDER amps. Peaveys too. I tend to like 6v6 power amps it seems.. Oh, another review you might try Elmo kind sir would be the Jet City amps, head or combo tube amps designed by Soldano. I've not had the chance to try it, but have heard really great things about them. Also, I wonder about the Randall Diavlo tube amps. They have a cool 45 watt 1 x 12. I think even a 2 x 12 as well.. By the way, you'd make a headphone amp sound good. You're a maestro sir. 👍💝👍💝👍🎸🎸🎸
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D Cheers :)
@joethompson29105 жыл бұрын
I bought a Jetsound thinking it would be cool based on all the feedback I had read..... it sucked!
@sdelta663 жыл бұрын
Speaking generally about amp tests, testing 2 amps without tweaking is pointless. Nobody will play with the knobs at twelve. Finally nobody understand how the amps can play in real life. Maybe it's better just focus on the specifications differences.
@Cymanytb3 жыл бұрын
yeah but you can notice how much more room for improvement you have on the mk2
@j550k2 ай бұрын
If I wanted to play like this guy, where should I start? What should I learn in order?
@joedoherty10625 жыл бұрын
Can I use the power amp in with the line out output as a makeshift effects loop on the MKII?
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Don't think so.
@dnipllr40575 жыл бұрын
Good job again! Anyone call you El Karja? It sounds like a good villain name.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D Not yet. Someone might now :D
@thepunkprofessorsguidetoso83675 жыл бұрын
That scalloped fretboard ... I didn't know those were actually playable.
@davewalsh38855 жыл бұрын
Light touch my friend, very light touch.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
They are, and they're very nice :)
@thepunkprofessorsguidetoso83675 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter You make it look easy. Mad props.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
@@thepunkprofessorsguidetoso8367 Thanks :)
@MrSonofagun454 жыл бұрын
They are if you're a badass!
@whatismyname84834 жыл бұрын
You're comparing all the default amp models without the variation switch on right? Huge difference in sound. They say they didn't change anything on the original models. Can you change the cab resonance in boss tone studio with the 50w mk2? Might do something to even it out. Or you could be right about the new speaker. I'm guessing Yngwie is one of your influences!
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
I've forgotten what I did :D Yep. Yngwie is an influence for sure :)
@svenzia2 жыл бұрын
Its not hard to say ELMO, Elmo :)
@TheJosephPhillips4 жыл бұрын
Mk 1 definitely sounds warmer.. possibly speaker break in, I don't know?? I know the mk 1 I have got noticably warmer once I pushed it at gigs. But I don't remember it being as bright as the mk 2 even before speaker break in..?
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Possibly.
@TheJosephPhillips5 жыл бұрын
Man thanks for the video.. was going to get the mk 2, but now think I'll stick with my mk 1 and score a different amp.. mk 2 is brittle compared to the mk 1..
@guitargirl74525 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have a Mark 1 100w 1x12 and it sounds great. Happy to stick with that. Good review though
@TheJosephPhillips5 жыл бұрын
@@guitargirl7452 I hear some of the new blackstar modeling amps coming out are supposed to be pretty cool.. I think it's a new tvp series upgrade or something like that?
@KM-dk1xn5 жыл бұрын
It's the same amp with added sounds
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Silverline series. They cost a bit more though.
@petkopeet4 жыл бұрын
Elmo if you had to choose beetwen katana artist/MK2 and dsl20hr with pedals. Which one would it be? Cheers!
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried the Artist, but DSL would be my choice.
@Vapotti5 жыл бұрын
I like your videos, but one thing is troubling me. Do you own any other kind of guitar than Yngwie pickup loaded ones? The Yngwie pickups have such a unique sound that it is a bit hard to get an opinion of the sounds from your videos. The pickups are not basic single coil sounding and not humbucker eighter. Would prefer some basic humbucker action here! If not, its ok, i'll still keep on watching you!
@hoosierdaddy23085 жыл бұрын
He plays Ibanez Jems especially at times with Humbuckers, and I know he has other guitars with humbuckers, but I think he prefers strats and the fury pickups. It's fair I feel if the reviews are always with those pickups, but doing reviews with a humbucker guitar would be cool I agree because they are much more popular I would think. I'm sure though he has consideres this. 😉👍🎸👍
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
I do have others, but I just like the Strats the most. I have a couple of Universes, plus a yellow Jem. The Strats are just nicer imo.
@hoosierdaddy23085 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter You sure do rock them my Eastern Euro friend. 😂👍💝👍
@daveesco15 жыл бұрын
Are there any budget amps you would recommend if one would pass on both Katanas?
@RapttorX5 жыл бұрын
i asked him the same thing and he said Fender LT 25 or a Roland Cube (second hand)
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Yep. Those are the ones I like the most.
@frankdeitsch68695 жыл бұрын
Fender Champion 50XL
@dnipllr40575 жыл бұрын
Peavey bandit 112, blackstar ht1 or 5 or bugera v5 for tubes. I would go for boss katana to get versalzity in tones and features in general. And I would get mk2 and tweak the global.eq like every kat owner should. I'm not in religion with boss but I think it s one of the best budget amp (roland cube and peabey bandit as well)
@jimsimmons26745 жыл бұрын
Look for a used fender original Mustang I or Mustang III V1 or V2.
@TheDunateen775 жыл бұрын
Why do people always play much more intricate and better sounding licks on the more expensive product?? Just play the same licks on both! Then we can get a real idea of what's what. I personally don't discern any difference in tone or quality of sound,the mk2 sounded a little brighter but thats easily fixed with a bit of eq adjustments,also a guitar with humbuckers would have been nice as all of us aren't die hard strat players.im not impressed by the katana tone at all in this video,it's a tone I can get very easily from my older vypr so maybe il hold back on getting one.
@DonutBalls5283 жыл бұрын
so what i got from this is that the new one is better in every way
@errecreations63284 жыл бұрын
Both amps can use the same version of boss studio ? (I saw in mark ii bit diferences in the boss tone studio but i dont know if is possible to use that in the mark one
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Dunno.
@CedricSatterfield4 жыл бұрын
No, different programming under the hood completely.
@ozzyfarrow98725 жыл бұрын
Dave Simpson di a review and he is sending his two back
@Deliquescentinsight5 жыл бұрын
Dave quite rightly prefers the MKI - it is a great amp, especially the 100 watt 1X12"
@Corpsegrinder1385 жыл бұрын
He reset the amp and loves it now. He made a new video on it
@Deliquescentinsight5 жыл бұрын
@@Corpsegrinder138 Yeah, I am not sure how much of that was actually true he still prefers the MKI i think his mate Rob Chapman convinced him to play along
@gabriel_santana_863 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo, great video! When you A/B the drive channels, are the two amps set on the same types of drive (meaning no variation on the MkII) or is the MkII with the variation button on? If the variation is on it makes sense that the MkII sounds shrill, but if the variation on the MkII is off when you A/B then Boss has really gone bad with the MkII. Would be helpful to know. Thanks!
@MrPolevaulter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I can't remember anymore. It was a while since I did this one.
@tonyseals32535 жыл бұрын
Id probably stay with the mk1 for the price it's not like your giving more for a tube amp same amp and if you want a brighter amp stick a eq in the loop
@campadata7735 жыл бұрын
Well you could mod the katana to be an effect cabinet and get a valve head by orange and you have yourself a beast
@RapttorX5 жыл бұрын
@@campadata773 im not sure how the digital gain pedals will work with the tube amp, but the rest of the effects should work well
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea.
@shayneswenson5 жыл бұрын
I’m just here for all the boomer comments about “it’s not a tube amp bruh”. No shit. It’s also not supposed to be, grandpa guitar center.
@thorinbane4 жыл бұрын
Im just here for all the zoomers that only have smart ass comments.
@lukebrierley46374 жыл бұрын
@@thorinbane LOL
@shayneswenson4 жыл бұрын
T B the day of the pillow is almost here boomer.
@Dangzag4 жыл бұрын
cool story bro
@shayneswenson4 жыл бұрын
Cool comment edgelord
@ponyone14 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo what amp do you recommend instead of one of those two for a similar price? Is the Fender Mustang better ?
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
For me the Roland Cube series is good.
@DestinyMedia514 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of buying a boss katana 100 mkII but don’t know should I get the 1x12 or 2x12 version. I’m not sure what the difference will really be
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried either, so can't really help.
@rockandrollmd5415 жыл бұрын
It was a good comparison, both sounded compressed and boxy, Mark ll was lacking midrange. The USA made Red or Silver stripe Peavey Bandit or Studio Pro from the 90's are good bargain amps on the used market. I have a Silver Stripe Bandit from the mid 1990's (paid $150 CAD) - it has very good dynamic sound and response.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Part of the compression was because of me, and the differences in volume between speech and amps.
@alainbrisebois83344 жыл бұрын
I 'am still not shur....I want to have only one amp in my basement. I want one to replace a Fender Deville 4x10, a Pavey Bandit 112 , a RollandJazz chorus 120 and a Rolland Cube 40, and sell a ton of pedals.Which one to chose ... Is the Boss Mk1 or 11 100 2x12 is good enough or what would be the one . The most polivalent.SOME BODY HELP ME PLEASE ! Hahaha
@alainbrisebois83344 жыл бұрын
@Jew Adolf Thank you, but I finally choosed the Katana Artist, used, at Sweetwater. I am verry happy. The clean tone sound like my Roland JC but I can tweek it to sound like a Fender amp. Good eanough for me.
@alainbrisebois83344 жыл бұрын
@Luke But I kept my Bandit.
@vladionescu82224 жыл бұрын
I got a Marshall MG15 last christmas and I gotta say, I was kinda dissapointed bc it sounded really muffled, especially with distortion on :( Does the katana really has a much more cleaner, brighter sound? And if so, which one should I get? Mk. 1 or Mk. 2? I mean I want to play groove/thrash/heavy metal, with it and I want a really punching, bright and clean one send halp fast plz
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm not entirely sure if this is an amp for thrash, as I personally don't play that stuff (I do like some of it). I'm not sure. I haven't tried the MG15, so can't really make a comparison either. Sorry I can't be of more help.
@vladionescu82224 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter It's ok. I want to get a strong tone like Dimebag had, but not the exact same one, (for my future band, it would be nice to have a tone as original as it can) but I think some high-output Seymour Duncan's will get the job done anyway. Thanks anyway for responding, so the real question, is the mk 2 really worth the extra money?
@MrPolevaulter4 жыл бұрын
@@vladionescu8222 Personally I'd just get the first version.
@Johnny-oy9fh4 жыл бұрын
MK1 sounds warmer and fuller...and valvier...
@Bowietrope5 жыл бұрын
Hey Elmo, I got so into your playing after a while I forgot which amp was which. However, till then I feel you were getting a warmer sound out of the Mark 1. Gotta tell you, I'd love to hear how you sound through my ADA Viper.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D Sorry about that :D And thanks :)
@sibariba5 жыл бұрын
MKI sounds much better! Very fizzy MKII!
@talkychris2 жыл бұрын
I like the Katana on Acoustic and Clean settings. But, it's no substitute for a great valve amp if you want distortion IMHO. They're good value practice amps for home use though. I didn't find the Boss Tone Studio the most intuitive interface. I think Fender's modelling amps are certainly easier to use.
@nicolauferreira34482 жыл бұрын
I use the Katana Library app, it's so much better, there are lots of preset tones that you can find into your own taste.
@deanandthebeans8573 жыл бұрын
I have the mk1, but mk2 sounds better here.
@bendybolt26848 ай бұрын
I always carry a Katana mk1 head as a spare👍
@cerberus19943 жыл бұрын
I have the opportunity to get a used mk1 but im wondering if I should find a mk2 somehow lol. This would be my first amp and I have a schecter omen 6 extreme and play mostly classic metal like Metallica
@MrPolevaulter3 жыл бұрын
I think the MK I would do just fine and you'd save a bit of money.
@cooldudemark5 жыл бұрын
I've noticed a trend of people demonstrating amps and effects with single coil Strats lately. I'm willing to bet most players use humbuckers. Can we get a demo of that please?
@MrJazzedBlues5 жыл бұрын
I think single coils are the most versatile pickups for sure. I have played humbucker guitars and single coil guitars for years but I'm still prefer single coils. I use my Tele for all kind of music exept for metal and it works fine.
@MrPolevaulter5 жыл бұрын
Those are stacked humbuckers. They're somewhere in the middle of traditional single coils and regular humbuckers.
@diamondhead52534 жыл бұрын
Is the 0.5 watt option too loud for a small bedroom? I want this amp quite badly but am afraid of the volume. No, I can’t just lower the volume, because I know amps sound better when cranked
@petkopeet4 жыл бұрын
I used katana in my bedroom on 0,5w for 2 years now and it sound great!
@diamondhead52534 жыл бұрын
Finally got it. I find it better to use the 100 watt option with very little volume (master volume.) Sounds a bit fuller than the 0.5 watt option with master volume at noon or 3 o’clock. Surprisingly quiet and surprisingly loud amp. Sounds so much better when cracked up though (specially distortion)
@diamondhead52534 жыл бұрын
H Kay Wow, really? I’ll give it some tries
@1961jscofield4 жыл бұрын
I live in a 6th floor apartment around elderly people. On 0.5 watts I get great sound and never an issue with noise.
@richardhart85335 жыл бұрын
OMG. They both sound majestic. Sorry, I meant fucking horrible.