The Week in Gear 44 | Boss Katana Gen 3 - Why the hate? | New Squiers

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In the Week in Gear, I find all the best guitar gear releases of the last 7 days and bring you everything you need to know plus a bit of fun too! Boss release the Katana Gen 3.
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[@AnthonyBullock1968]

The only disappointment with the new Gen3 Katana is that its emblem didn't get an extra chevron to make it a sergeant

[@PooNinja]

🫡

[@peterhall4852]

Sgt Katana Gundam Wing

[@jamesenglish6044]

😂

[@PooNinja]

Corporal Katana does roll off the tongue nicely though. 😂

[@non_brewed_condiment]

this is the real take

[@iancurrie8844]

Katana GO already has a single line LCD. That's exactly what all Katanas need. It can show a tuner and, yes, a single line description of what effect is selected so you don't have to remember what effect is associated with what color of LED.

[@vondoom2876]

I don't know. I think it's supposed to function like a standard amp and you can use a phone or laptop if you want to deep dive. I wouldn't want screens in a live or jam environment, maybe for home use but in that case I'd rather use my iPad and get all the settings.

[@michaeldean7220]

Totally agree. Plus charging extra for the Bluetooth adaptor is a cheeky cash grab. You can bet that Gen 4 will include both! :)

[@marekgitarzysta5193]

You're comparing two different products. Even though they share Katana name they are made for different audience. Katana amps is well....an amp that happens to be back-ended by digital tech. I agree at least BT would be nice in 2024 and it's a shame you have to pay extra for it. And it would cost Boss peanuts had they opted to include it in the amp. NOT even close to 40-50 bucks, the dongle price. So yes this seems like accountants dictating the feature. Maybe I'm wrong - at the end of the day it's the buyers who will judge it, but I get a feeling it will sell like hot cakes and the Push amp may be enough for many to upgrade.

[@theoc7805]

Agree 1000%. It’s so easy to lose track of which preset you’re on with the current (and long standing) configuration, and that’s with a max of only 8 presets! And adding a small screen allows an update at some point in the future to have more presets via the top panel. And of course a tuner. I’m not sure I agree about the Bluetooth option being an economical decision, in the sense that for the many owners that don’t want BT, the fact that Boss charge extra for the dongle means they’re saving money by being able to by the basic amp without it; we don’t know what price point the amp would come in at WITH Bluetooth built in and therefore how much of a saving there really is for the consumer being able to buy the amp without BT. The cynical in me thinks that there’s no saving in the way they’ve created the Gen 3 without BT, just extra profit for Boss in forcing people who want it to pay extra

[@martinclayton7260]

I use my Katana a lot. It's the Mk11 100 watt, and I've used it live. I don't feel the need to buy a new one yet!

[@KeithMilner]

Smart move. I see it as the evolution of a product line. New buyers will get the option of new features but , if you liked the original and it does what you need, why "upgrade"?

[@mikeanderson1370]

@@KeithMilner Yeah, if I already had the MKII 100, I wouldn't have bought the Gen 3 100. But, I had the MKII 50. I wanted a 100 watt. Instead of getting the MKII 100, I just went ahead and bought the new Gen 3 100. If you aren't desperate for the few changes between MKII and Gen 3, it isn't worth the extra $100. lol But, I got better value since I only had a 50 watt of the previous gen

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Yeah, the hundred watt head I don’t have a need for a new one unless I was to buy the artist

[@connorrowe1870]

Freakin love this guy; has to be the most relatable dude on guitar KZbin.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Katana 50 and Fender 50XL are great to my ear. The Kat more flexible and the Fender more fenderable 😎

[@Snepisy]

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[@TroyNaumu808]

It would be nice if Boss made a bigger better version of the Boss Katana mini. A amplifier that is simply a amplifier with one or two effects (reverb & delay). Something that is old school and not something that is a mini computer.

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

I paid £150 for my katana 100 mk1 combo, its worked brilliantly for gigs and home practice, so i could treat myself to the gen 3, ive played valve amps for years, mainly marshalls, still got them tsl and jvm, i find the katana meets my needs in the band im in, while being very portable, no issues With reliability/durability etc, most people that hate on them have probably never used one in anger or are comparing it to their two rock or dumble Not all valve amps are tone machines by the way

[@stephanpetersen8386]

I've started playing electric (metal) a year ago and I started up with a Boss Katana combo and a Katana head and 212 Wasa speakers. Now I've got an Engl Fireball 25 and 212 Vintage 30's speakers - I'll NEVER going back - what a difference in sound!! Night and day...

[@stephanpetersen8386]

@RidgebackHQ 🙏🚀

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

I don't care who hates it or who likes it...I'm getting the 100w gen 3 head when it becomes available.

[@sauce_aux]

John Petrucci thinking he’s Johnny Depp selling us perfume lol

[@Lauri_K]

"John thinks he's Johnny Depp selling perfume song" Sounds like a track from the first Dream Theater album 😂

[@mikeanderson1370]

I've had the MkII 50 for about a year, and have been using an AB switch to change between A1,A2,B1,B2, and it's done me justice. But....I wanted a 100 watt. I was about to get one, after practice, but the other guitarist in my band told me about the new Gen 3 getting released and maybe I should wait and check it out. So...I did wait. I did check it out. I loved it. I bought it. I just finished setting up my new Gen 3 100 and I absolutely love it. I also go the GA FC EX, with an expression and a momentary switch. I know I didn't have the MkII 100 to compare it to, but I'm likely to start messing with the phone app, soon. Hot take: people will search for reason to complain when they don't want the change to make them want it. They're comfortable where they're at, and don't wanna feel as if they need the newer model. So, they search for reasons to hate on it. Hot take 2: it absolutely is NOT a deal breaker if the amp itself doesn't have an onboard tuner. And in fact, I would never use that onboard tuner, as I have specific tuners I trust, and would prefer a separate tuner, anyway. There are TONS of tuner options, and to hate on a great new piece of technology, with tons of great features, all because of a friggin tuner, is quite frankly, absurd.

[@jacolux]

I bought the 100 Gen 3 yesterday and it feels great! I have recorded around 50 songs for Spotify on my old 50MKII and feel like this is a natural upgrade. I wanted 8 channels and the speaker in the 100 watt version sound better, less harsh. Unbeatable value for the money.

[@OrenZar]

The time stamps are msessed up, thanks for the episode andy!

[@tjrenn]

Orville Peck is great. “Pony” is still my favorite album, although his new duet with Willie Nelson is awesome, too. We went and saw him at Stubb’s a couple years back and he’s a true performer.

[@ChaddicusRex]

Pony is so good. It's one of the handful of albums I've ended up purchasing from HD Tracks.

[@smackothy]

YEAHHHHHH I love that cowboy man

[@nerdebynature]

Huge Orville Peck fan, this is way out of my price range but I'm thrilled it exists!

[@MascarasMil]

I agree. Who wouldn’t want a “tight bottom” of anything.

[@nathanielmartin7367]

Always look forward to your weekend gear videos Andy. Thank you for making them informative and fun! And here's to hoping you get your hands on that PRS, would love to see an in-depth review of it.

[@ithemba]

I will forever remember my astonishment when I realized (due to one of Andis videos nonetheless) that the Katana 50 (even the first gen!) can actually serve as a full blown reamping interface. It's just there, right there built in, from the start, and noone else has ever talked about it. The mileage I got out of that little feature, jamming at home and then just throwing a clean DI into the DAW and reamping it later, is INSANE. So no, it actually is not just an Amp.

[@MrJingles021]

Let's get that Shecter Nick Johnston review. I have the PT (tele) in atomic green, and it's amazing. It's frets were flawless out of the box. And as for the PRS amp, looks cool...but I really feel like we are approaching the end of amps. Modeling and profiling is so good, cheaper, and lighter to carry. I think Revv has a good idea incorporating Two-Notes into their products, as we have seen other companies at IR capabilities to their amps.

[@TroyNaumu808]

It"s all good. More or less. Buttoned all the buttons.

[@Greg-s5g]

Adding bluetooth in the box would have cost 1-2 bucks. The additional module is a cash grab.

[@petevb2987]

Those Classic Vibes are on point. I had the 100w Mk2 combo. Now looking forward to my pre ordered 100w Gen 3 Head. New tone engine and Bluetooth. Exactly what I’m looking for.

[@stevep1941]

Done many gigs with a Kat 50 mk1, and now I have the Gen 3 on its way. Never use an FX loop anyway, just use pedals in front of these amps and love the tones.

[@Alan-zf2tt]

@ 14:50 and thereabouts: Yeh! 100% Boss obviously does not want to compromise pedal range sales and its fanbase knows this It makes it choices, takes its decisions and endures consequences. (I will not say anything about speaker qualities)

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

had the 50w didnt like it sold it bought a hk nano vintage box amp put it thru a peavey 1x12 cab with an 8ohm sheffeld speaker plus od3 pedal chours pedal and a phaser with a harley benton sc450 honey burst happy days love your channel😄

[@davva360]

I don’t hate the Katana, i actually owned a Gen 2 for a while. I got rid of it because i was using it in my living room and wanted something less conspicuous. I may have considered getting one for the office but I would want an FX loop for looping and the 50 doesn’t have one. I also think the decision to not include Bluetooth without a dongle is just silly. Being able to manipulate the amp via an app is a big plus but that should have been included.

[@cmel714]

Really enjoy watching your weekly reviews. The new Fender Squier stuff is cool.

[@ldfox11]

Why the hate? We all bought Katana's, I bought the Artist 2 by 12. Now there's a new version, and mine is old all of a sudden, and we don't like it. Now, do you understand the hate? Plus, all those "Tube amps are better crowd.".

[@Leo_prado]

Relax and have fun playing your Katana.

[@tripledistilled2822]

Warm bottoms and tight tops sounds pretty good to me!

[@KeithMilner]

The other way around also sounds good.

[@joeshoe6184]

I thought it was tight bottom, which is equally desirable...

[@tripledistilled2822]

@@joeshoe6184 I am disgusted by all these innuendos, I do not have a dirty mind! 😜

[@joeshoe6184]

@@tripledistilled2822 me? never! Lol

[@emmobrien]

Chapters seem to be goofed up? I really want one of those 84s lol

[@ashikabbasali1836]

I❤ mykatana 50 is perfect for shred

[@Gloomshimmer]

the katana doesnt have Bluetooth. Its is BT ready. you have to pay 50 bucks extra for a 2024 Standard Feature. thats why people are mad. its a paid dlc for the only Feature people wanted. I have no need for the Fake tube thing Equalizer mishmash, but i have to pay it. Not the best Argument. And "built the Sound from ground new", is also just Marketing, because people like the Gen 2 Sounds, why making them new? Chance is high you fgg it up. give it built in Wireless, good App, ir loading, better Processor for adjustable, bigger Signal chains, looper, drum machine....thats what people need (and get with other Modeling amps). they just rereleased gen2 with some quickfired Marketing bs No one wants to keep the price high and the Features you want are a dlc. thats why. you have to advertise this bullcrab because you need Boss as a Partner for living, but youre Arguments are just wrong.

[@sagittated]

"I have to pay it"

[@marklewis4595]

Don’t buy it then, easy

[@leftpastsaturn67]

Cute tantrum. How about buy something else instead of whining?

[@ozhoodguitar]

I really was expecting a bit more after 8 years of the Katana. Things things like making Bluetooth an optional extra just seems mean spirited. Some sort of display by now seems like it would have added little to the cost but much to usability and would have moved the line forward a bit more. I have a few MkII Katana’s and I just don’t see any value in an upgrade at this time

[@dmthandmade5674]

Just to let you know, your chapter markers for this video appear to belong to (presumably) another episode of TWIG.

[@JohnOBryan]

I have the OG Katana 100. The Katana v.3 is well worth the upgrade imo.

[@DanielLebronTorres]

The biggest benefit of Gen 3 is that now I can upgrade my Mark 1 50 for a Mark 1 100 or artist at a cheaper price because the Gen 3 will drop the used market prices.

[@PooNinja]

So excited about the Katan tone editor mobile app !!! It’s definitely my pick a da week.

[@PooNinja]

Deep breaths!!!!

[@anomalousresult]

Andy, don't forget that "the internet" is your audience so try not to sneer at us too much. Revoiced amp models are provided FREE by Line6 et al, so the rebrand by Boss to gen3 seems cynical. They would still sell hardware, so i really don't think the software upgrade is justifiable. I agree about the 50 fx loop, it's your bargain basement. But the Bluetooth adaptor really isn't going to add $40 to the retail price so should have been included imo. I thought they might do a stereo fx loop on the 2x12, with stereo speakers, like the jazz chorus. That would be an insta buy for me.

[@Robstafarian]

A few notes, with love and respect: 1. The PRS SE DGT is the only PRS SE model with humbuckers and a neck I can use: reasonably chunky, with a narrower nut than every other SE which is not a Silver Sky (1.656", just a bit wider than 42mm). 2. The Floyd Rose 1000 is widely regarded as the minimum acceptable Floyd. 3. Using the word "tap" with regard to series and parallel humbucker wiring is both unnecessary and misleading: no tap wire is involved. 4. Finally, I am increasingly frustrated with the trend of calling a modeler in a box an "amp" (probably because I have entered middle age). If neither a Helix nor an Axe FX are preamps or amps, then putting a device which is broadly similar to them in a cab with a power amp and a speaker does not make an amp. Of course, Blackstar has gotten away with more than a decade of calling their hybrid amps "tube amps" (or "valve amps", depending on the region).

[@popsplace0420]

Hmmm...well the Gen3 Artist hasn't really added much to warrant replacing my MKii Artist...gonna hold pat.

[@dark666shredder]

Bloom button..

[@indivisibleman]

I love making fun of things like this but the truth of the matter is that I've sat down with a few of these and it truly is a phenomenal practice tool . . . and many people play out with them now!! There days of "I gotta have a giant amp to sound good' is just inconvenient for where guys (and girls too obviously) get to perform anymore. It's a cool product!

[@mohammadal-yatama122]

Did the speakers or cabinets change in any way? Now that Boss has a dongle to allow you to play and practice with backing tracks, the question is, do the guitar speakers sound any good for music playback? I am very curious about how the Artist speaker, which is supposed to be voiced like a traditional guitar speaker, would fare against the regular Katana 100 speaker (in terms of the overall sound quality when jaming along to backing tracks on the amp itself). Edit: To clarify, at home/apartment practice volumes, which model would give the best possible overall sound quality when practicing with backing tracks?

[@SamBrockmann]

You realize that this channel has a review specifically about the Katana 3, right?

[@scottybrowndotca]

I bought the Sherwood Green neck-humbucker Tele .. As a person who has always intrinsically disliked green'ish guitars I saw it once, went and ordered it and, true to Squier CV it's a hell of a guitar in terms of feel, sound and damn it looks good ..!! lol

[@DelScully]

Love Orville Peck, nice to see him get a signature guitar! Would be cool if they did affordable signatures more often though! Also he ie extremely popular here in North America, and only getting more so! Also give his earlier stuff a try like Turn To Hate, or Dead of Night, theyre like a mix between old country and new wave!

[@El-Scorcho]

I would LOVE a review of the new Petrucci signature scent. You could do a thumbnail saying “Reviewing John Petrucci’s Newest Signature Gear” and get lots of clicks! Would your retention rate be great? Probably not, but you’d get the initial click! And I’d love to hear your thoughts on how good it smells, part of the review could be wearing it around your wife and seeing if she says anything. I would watch!!

[@shanewalton8888]

Signature scent? He has a perfume out?

[@phi2771]

Like you said, it's not for everyone. So, could you please add time stamps to your videos so we can skip to the parts we want to see. Love the channel. I would love to see a stereo version of the Katana!

[@phillippitts6294]

The Kramer has a definite Zak Wylde feel

[@BootyCollins-gf5er]

Twisted sister dude played one like that. Think it was a charvel tho

[@joeyclamz2408]

Get your hands on a Traynor YCS50. Most versatile amp i ever played,

[@VexylObby]

Love my Katana mkii. But I will indeed wait as long as I can for a version of the 50 that has pedal access, BUILT IN bluetooth, and maybe more features.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You might want to think about the 50 EX

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

My classic vibe 50 came with the rotten neck. They cut off two of the fret short oh and it’s left-handed so I found a left-handed neck that cost almost as much as the Guitar and it’s chunkier on the squire watermark. Not plays like butter.

[@shadim3159]

Always the best review on you tube, specially for katana.

[@vasotoe]

Always looking forward to this show! 🤘😎 love using my Katana 50mk II btw, don't feel the need to upgrade or whatsoever tho

[@astewart9410]

I love love love my Katanas. I have two Katana 50s, a MkI and a MkII, connected ABY via Radial Big Shot for wet/dry glory. I wonder if I need the Upgraded Sounds badly enough to get a Gen 3. I’ll try one out in the shoppes eventually. I’ll probably get one eventually too lol…

[@11000038]

The PRS amp looks really awesome and good value especially when you compare it to that Gibson Falcon release (remember them from a few months ago?)

[@pintsize8162]

I considered getting the Artist MKII Combo. Instead I settled on the Orange Supercrush 100 Combo which is just a straight 2 channel amp with no thrills and no need for tech.

[@peterwilson8039]

I own a couple of classic vibe Teles. They look nice but they have those sticky necks, and the faux-vintage hardware that looks quite cheap. I think you'd be better off to buy an Affinity Tele, and upgrade the pickups to get the sound you want. Meanwhile I want to get that green one in your video.

[@tjose7660]

My Catalyst 60 has both an FX loop and an onboard tuner... I guess Boss just didn't want to

[@Literallyjustpowerchords64]

I’m about to pick up the black SH tele, boring yes but I do love a black tele

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I take back what I said about that tele… I love it 😂

[@Literallyjustpowerchords64]

@@TheGuitarGeek it’ll be with me Friday! 😸

[@garyoneill5648]

Boss just offering more of the same at a price increase. Bluetooth should be standard in a modeling amp these days. It’s a money grab and from all the gen3 vids the new tones don’t seem that much better. It’s a full on NO from me lol (bet boss can’t sleep at night knowing that 🤣🤣🤣🤣) I still love you though Andy 😊

[@manofthepeople2165]

People are getting sick of all the big guitar youtube channels shilling for the same sponsored products at the exact same time. I bought a Boss Katana Mk2 50 because of KZbin and it's the amp I regret buying the most. Was really underwhelmed by the tones and the effects which lack any adjustability other than adding more of less of it. You could customize them in tone studio, but I already have an audio interface and amp sims if I wanna test out different digital effects. I feel like collecting analog pedals and building your board is a really fun activity and the Katana just encourages noobs who don't know any pedals to never buy them and experiment with them.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I guess you must be confusing a business with a charity when you call the release of any product "a money grab"?

[@garyoneill5648]

@@castleanthrax1833 not the product itself, the design choice not to include Bluetooth internally. making it via an external port where it could be easily integrated. Look boss make great products. This mk-iii seems grossly underwhelming and driven by marketing interests rather than consumer ones, this is not a normal boss move.

[@adamstrachn]

​@@manofthepeople2165That's how product launches have always worked. It used to be magazines and such, now it's KZbin and social media.

[@sleev3571]

Isn't the 50w 299? Haha what money grab? a lot of pedals are more than a gen 3 katana

[@sirquarter5729]

In regard of the "electromatic version" of the white falcon maybe you should have a look at the fairly new Chris rocha signature or the even newer (but not as sparkly) Gretsch emtc LTD pristine ❤

[@BladeDoomer86]

Considering the Katana is one of the most sold amp ever, I think Boss has the means to include at least Bluetooth and a tuner.. but oh well, it does have excellent value otherwise. I might have to give it a go, since i really didn't dig the MK1 sound. I thought it sounded thin and artificial.

[@ScienceofLoud]

A massive fan of trying to put things in other things eh?

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

I have the original 1st gen Katana 50 and my main complaint is with the clean channel. It was difficult to get that edge of breakup sound without using pedals. I never use the drive channels because they are to distorted and lacking subtlety. Maybe this push channel solves that? I've been shopping around thinking I'll ditch the Katana.

[@Lomoholga2]

Still convinced that Orville Peck is an elaborate music industry prank, and it keeps getting more elaborate

[@DenM_182]

Still using the MK1 and i am satisfied. I planned to upgrade to the Gen 3, but the extra cash grab for the bluetooth killed it for me, c'mon even some toasters have bluetooth nowadays... I'll stick with the MK1.

[@manofthepeople2165]

U could probably buy 4-5 analog effects pedals for the price the Gen 3 Katana + bluetooth.

[@gae7081]

the bluetooth module for €50 separately... why not include it? why neuter an amp designed to be modified with the app without integrating bluetooth? just to sell advanced bluetooth modules for €50 (!!!!)? It's a shame that the boss did this. great review as usual and thank you for your work!

[@vansongs]

You will be able to hold those long notes while singing. Or do the fast long runs.

[@LumiosNoctis]

the bluetooth isn't a big improvement when we could already do it in the mk 2 with the katana airstep and katana librarian. Even in the 50 model, and we got a footswitch at the same time, while here we only get the bluetooth, it's a downgrade

[@lonewhitewolf7772]

I like that 60's Squier in sunburst but I am seriously trying not to buy much more gear, GAS anonymous member lol. Hi I am Dave and I love guitar gear lol

[@TheMerc1950]

Great show good sir!!

[@jokermtb]

Good grief! I have a mk1 katana head, AND the Waza Headphone Amp….yet still, for playing and practicing at home it always on my Spark 40. Built in Bluetooth so I can run guitar, computer and vinyl sounds thru it, and it has a built in tuner….and it’s small yet sounds great and so easy to learn new songs with. Sorry Boss, but you’re fired

[@Smart-Alex]

I like your content, Andy, but no built-in Bluetooth is a blatant cash grab. New toasters have bluetooth : ) (Kidding, but you know what i mean). And no GA-FC switch in the baseline 50 makes ZERO sense. And a "Gen 3" means a facelift - I call this one MK2.1. Cheers.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

That DGT amp is like a cheeseburger combined with a pizza combined with a taco, with a built in milk shake. Sounds good in theory but I don’t think it’s going to work

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Why the hate? - Because Line 6 Spider amps have had all the hate they can take 😂

[@roberte03915]

They're mad they can't complain _more_ because the prices didn't go up.

[@jimmcdougall9973]

@@roberte03915 if I’d has a Line 6 or Katana back in the day, it would’ve been like Jimi Hendrix with a Kemper. We really are spoilt for choice and tones these days. If the “gear snobs” can’t fault your playing, they’ll attack your equipment. Irrespective of what a person uses, it won’t make them a better player.

[@akwamarsunzal]

Hmmm PRS amp andcab? Like you Andy, not a huge fan of the PRS amps but this is priced to buy 🙂 Hope you get your hands on amp and cab to try out!

[@jeffwombold9167]

The lack of an effects loop is really a point of contention. I'd like to use it, but I don't want to lug around 100 watts.

[@MrThebigcheese75]

I'm in the market for an amp, I was almost set inn the Fender GTX50, then I ran the katana has the reputation for better tones, I have switched. Then I looked into looper pedals and like the idea, now I don't know as I don't need a 100 watt amp but that's the only way to get the FX loop on the boss. Is there any way around this I wonder, looping somehow using the usb out and computer then feed back in somehow? Total novice so maybe that is not possible or practical. I imagine not. The Bluetooth dongle is a bit of a con too, shouldn't be £40, even half the price is overpriced.

[@Intheflesh79]

I love your sarcasm

[@che2335]

Boss is like every company you cant get the vented seats in a base 4cyl Mustang you have to buy the V8 GT to get all the options.

[@flatgroundtv7097]

Usually BOSS crushed our hearts on their third gen pedals. It probably the same on the amp. Example, PH-2 is way better than PH-3. This probably going to be the same scenario but I hopefully it's not going to happen that way. 🤞🏽

[@Negative.mrb1]

My disappointment is I can’t update my generation 2 I wish I had the direct recording and stereo options. Also I’ve always hated the fact I can only plug 1 cabinet in wish there was a mono and left right option

[@simongummer4515]

I don't think it's disappointing as such, I just think lots of katana owners just didn't see enough to warrant an upgrade if you already own a previous gen one. So that being said maybe it is disappointing for owners 😂 great amp if you haven't got one mind

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Precisely!

[@akwamarsunzal]

What upsets me with Katana is that Bluetooth is NOT built in! Its is an optional extra for another fifty quid! That sucks for a bedroom amp!

[@markdouglas8073]

I already have 2 Bluetooth dongles for the Boss GX-100 & Dual Cube LX. So I’m OK with leaving it off Katana as an option. BUT why no support for the wireless footswitch or wireless expression pedal? So close… but still disappointing.

[@BigSifu67]

That Kramer looks like JJ France's guitar in Twisted Sister.

[@BigSifu67]

Stupid auto correct. JJ French.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

I have the boss katana 100 W head and I don’t like the effects. I just put it in clean and then use my paddleboard and it’s a bad ass.

[@plecogod]

If only that Sherwood Green Tele had a rosewood fretboard instead of Indian Laurel. I did stain an Epiphone Special with an Indian laurel fretboard and no one can tell it's not rosewood.

[@markburgess4528]

All the people upset with the new Katana had just bought the mk2 😂

[@karls1857]

It's not hate, it is disappointment. They rebuild the sound but at what price? So far it looks like the new engine means no SneakyAmps. So you get 1 new sound, so called "Pushed". But you lost ~25 other sounds you had in MK1/MK2. And according to samples available in other YT videos, I can agree that crunch/lead sounds a bit wider in Gen 3, Clean is more or less the same, and Brown is (in my opinion) worse in Gen 3. So in overall the balance of stock sounds is on surplus. But why they removed SneakyAmps instead of give them officially? They added led lights to Amp selector knob. Why not just color led and multiple amps for every type (just like Sneaky works)? Instead they gave us 1, literally 1 amp sound and remove unofficial way too get the others. I'm not even sure if we can even call gen 3 and upgrade for power users.

[@mikeanderson1370]

I tweak and create my own tones, for my originals, and just download patches from online that other people have created, for any covers I play. Don't really care if the standard "Brown, Lead, Pushed, etc" is the same or not. After spending a half a day going through the pedals, and having the new pedal chain drag'n'drop system, I'm pretty pleased with the Gen 3. I still have my MkII 50 for tone comparison, and the Gen 3 100 tones seem pretty close to the same, to me.

[@che2335]

Ive never played a katana but hate it bc of social medias

[@eoinc_Ire]

“The tight bottom of a fifty year old pixie” …. Ooohhh Young Man!! 🤣

[@gavrilopricip11]

is PaulReedSmith going to go around doing clinics claiming the cabinet "tone wood" of amps makes a huge differece now?

[@corneliuscrewe8165]

I have no hate whatsoever for a Gen 3, but I’m using it’s release as an opportunity to pick up a new MkII at a blowout price.

[@RiffRaider]

Had a katanbut MK 2 sold it as I didn’t like the sound

[@charlielamp2739]

My new Boss Katana Go has a tuner at $119, go figure?

[@NintenDub]

Boss didnt leave bluetooth out to keep cost down. Think They did it to sell a separate oiece to make more money. Its called price gouging. Your asking for a built in tuner,which would cost them a whole dollar more to put in..they want you to go spend more, on the probably soon to be, boss katana encased tuner for the floor

[@OldManDoom]

Do people really hate the Katana? For the most part a see most people saying that the Katana is a great piece of budget gear that you can get a number of really decent sounds out of.

[@cradd00]

Can’t go wrong with a tight bottom!😂

[@juanjan__]

I am amazed there's people who "blame" products for not being the exact thing they want. It's like when bands change the music they make and people insult them for it. Boss made a new amp. Don't like it? Buy something else. Personally I think Katana's are great and because of that I have the Katana Go and the MKII 100. Happy times!

[@roberte03915]

There are a _lot_ of great amps in this world. Among them is the Katana. I also love my MKII 100 - so many great features.

[@Forest_Fifer]

If i can go out and spend £80 on a Mighty Plug which has bluetooth built in as well as everything else, i cant see how Boss can justify £40 for a BT adapter.