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  • You've heard all the good things about the Boss Katana series but you're not sure which one is right for you? Worry no more! Kris and Guillaume brought the entire Katana range to the studio and will go through all of them for you to figure out which one YOU need!
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    Recorded in Presonus Studio One: bit.ly/S1Pro6
    Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: tho.mn/uadx1
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    Interesting bits and pieces:
    0:00 Intro
    1:11 What's happening today?
    2:58 Boss Katana Mini
    4:20 Boss Katana Air
    7:10 Boss Katana 50 MkII
    9:49 Boss Katana 100 MkII
    13:07 Boss Katana 100 212 MkII
    15:05 Boss Katana Artist MkII
    18:47 ALL the amps compared against live drums
    21:10 Conclusion
    23:30 Outro Jam
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 186

  • @VatroCramer
    @VatroCramer Рік тому +33

    I bought the Katana 100 just for the effects loop and I don't regret it !

    • @Brkprsn
      @Brkprsn 7 місяців тому +2

      I run a tube preamp/DI in mine and the tone absolutely drips. It’s nuts.

  • @deeberdave8190
    @deeberdave8190 Рік тому +24

    Have owned the Katana 100 head with 2x12 cabinet for years, love it! Can gig it with no pedals, all the tones I need in presets, and with the switching pedal, great access to it all! No tubes to worry about, and much lighter than a Marshall half stack! Great vid guys, thanks!

    • @chrisgriff901
      @chrisgriff901 8 місяців тому +4

      Awesome man. Always makes me laugh when forum crusaders think you can't gig with a moddler and you can only gig with tubes. Had mates in a metal band about 15 years ago that played festivals with line 6 flextone III 2x12s. Literally fine, the audience dgaf about your tone, just the quality of your songs and how you play them!

  • @szymonszymanski3
    @szymonszymanski3 Рік тому +36

    Playing with drums was a great idea. Hope you will do this more with more gear.

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +3

      Thanks a lot buddy! Yeah, this was a spontaneous idea (that's why we didn't have a proper drummer, haha) but we loved making it. Now that we have this awesome studio with enough space, we'll definitely do more "full band" videos. I can't express you how excited we are about this. :) Cheers //Kris

  • @jamiebriggs8277
    @jamiebriggs8277 Рік тому +18

    Great demo of how great the katana sounds even without digging into the tone studio and all of the powerful features inside the amp.

    • @ericwarrington6650
      @ericwarrington6650 Рік тому +1

      I've had mine 2 years now and I have yet to hook it up to the tone studio even though I have a ton of patches already loaded to my phone and I've already ordered the cable I need...just haven't had the time or urge to deep dive yet..same w my boss gt1 processor...those 2 are like peas and carrots..gt1 through the power amp in....pretty awesome 🤘

  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    @SomeKindOfMadman Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the uploads Kris and Big-G; appreciate the content you guys put out. It’s inspiring, and like hanging with good friends.
    : )

  • @jasq99
    @jasq99 Рік тому +1

    Great informative video(as usual). Kris, I'm lost for words how much I like your cs '58 lp. Beautiful

  • @ericwarrington6650
    @ericwarrington6650 Рік тому +4

    Cool rundown guys! I have the mk2 50 and the mini 7 watt batt powered unit and absolutely love them both..gt1 processor is pretty great thru power amp in on the 50... awesome amps

  • @batman44vt
    @batman44vt 4 місяці тому

    Great comparisons. I like the way you compared apples to apples so to speak with the same settings and equipment used. The drums added in was helpful how each amp sounded when played together.

  • @astewart9410
    @astewart9410 Рік тому +4

    Awesome amps. I just play at home, and have the 50 MkI and the 50 MkII connected via Radial Big Shot ABY for wet/dry glory and it’s all I need.

  • @deneskiss9756
    @deneskiss9756 7 місяців тому

    This is the only decent video on the comparison of these different models.
    Thank you.
    I'm trying to figure out what to get.

  • @tyt2lynnin1
    @tyt2lynnin1 7 місяців тому

    probably one of the best demos ive heard for the katanas, the ending demo with all the amps played in a real band setting really helped!

  • @hnavia
    @hnavia 3 місяці тому

    Well... I missed this video but now, after watching it, I'm convinced to go for the Katana 2x12 100. Thanks guys!

  • @rjb7260
    @rjb7260 Рік тому +2

    WOW this is the best amp comparison video of any I have seen yet.. the Cream on top was the jam levels with a Drummer.. you guys nailed it! I have a 50 with the FS-6 footswitch which is *just ok for home use.. may upgrade to 100 because of the better foot switch and uplift.. Brilliant thanks for sharing!

    • @chrishyde1216
      @chrishyde1216 Рік тому

      An Airstep Kat works with the 50 and might provide more functionality than the GA-FC.

  • @crimping1
    @crimping1 Рік тому +13

    Keep in mind that the Boss GA-FC Foot switch controller does NOT work with the Boss Katana 50w MK1 & MK2.

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому

      Yes indeed, as mentioned in the video you can use the GA-FC from the Katana 100 versions and "above" (meaning the Artist). Cheers! //Kris

    • @chrishyde1216
      @chrishyde1216 Рік тому

      Or use an Airstep Kat.

  • @imCurveee
    @imCurveee Рік тому +5

    Tried the 212 Mk2 in my local music store and left with it 20 minutes later. These amps are the real deal. 2 years later I still love it. I use it for clean and that "edge of breakup" crunch and it sounds fantastic. It is LOUD on 0.5 watts. 100 watts would probably shatter the windows lol

    • @fruitykrueger
      @fruitykrueger 10 місяців тому

      I’ve seen people said they got the 212 for home practice, almost made me pull the trigger lol. Still does the 212 sounds much better with two speakers? (Assumed you’ve tried the 100 out at the store)
      Do you recommend the 100 or 212 for home play?

    • @imCurveee
      @imCurveee 10 місяців тому

      @@fruitykrueger Never tried the others so I can't comment on sound difference but they probably sound good. I don't regret my purchase at all, all I use it for is playing at home. Don't quote me on this but I think the BOSS stereo effects are actually stereo due to the dual speakers.

  • @ibalrog
    @ibalrog Рік тому +3

    So glad the dBA is shown. Thanks for that.

  • @kettenrider1503
    @kettenrider1503 Рік тому +1

    always a great presentation, congratulations guys

  • @mentalcog2187
    @mentalcog2187 Рік тому +1

    Love the opening bluesy jam session. Sounded fantastic guys!
    That Harley Benton surprised me too! Sweet Tele! 😄👍

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Yeah man, that's a great guitar. I finally don't ALWAYS have to bring in my tele to have a good t-style in the studio. :) Cheers //Kris

    • @mentalcog2187
      @mentalcog2187 Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses I just bought my first Harley Benton. Absolutely love it! Your Tele reminds of the '59 I had that was stolen. It was pink, mother of pearl guard, maple neck but was a semi-hollow body with an F-hole. Sounded like no other. Saw it 6 months after it was stolen in the Doo Wop Shop window for $6,999.99! Couldn't prove it was mine, even when I mentioned the strange stain that looked like bluish ink that wasn't obvious to anyone. Shop owner didn't know it was but wasn't going to give my Tele back! Sad memory BUT,.. had more good memories than bad with that sound!!! Have a most excellent day!! 😄👍Cheers//NASH✌

  • @RiccardoMatera25
    @RiccardoMatera25 Рік тому +3

    Great video!
    Wondering if you're going to do the same comparison for the Nextone series

  • @robertcovell2787
    @robertcovell2787 Рік тому +1

    I'm too old to be on the road anymore but when I was touring with a working band I just used a one channel, one trick pony Fender Champ mic'd. I still play local gigs and I think one of the desk top amps would be great.

  • @willman43
    @willman43 Місяць тому

    I got the Katana Boss Artist MKll today, pretty stoked about it.

  • @williamscott2696
    @williamscott2696 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Enjoyable to watch.

  • @sorenahlback
    @sorenahlback Рік тому +2

    I have the 50K II and it’s great but I only use the 0,5 watt at home so what I would like is a max 10 watt but with max features, at least 8 different setups.

  • @MrTurcz
    @MrTurcz Рік тому +2

    Love the video guys! Would be great to talk about how you get different tones on these amps. They are super easy to plug and play, but can be complicated when trying to add the effects. Your experience with stomp boxes would be super helpful in understanding how to use these solid state amps to their potential!

  • @slashtrio
    @slashtrio Рік тому

    This was very helpful. I’m considering one of these amps. I’m a home player (mostly bedroom volume) so I don’t need a lot of volume and like an amp that sounds good at lower volumes. In that respect the 50 seems like the obvious choice but I would like to have a pedal that will at least allow me to shift from rhythm tone to lead tone without having to play with controls. Which would you guys recommend? Do the 50 and 100 sound pretty much the same at low volume when on the 5 watt mode? Thanks !!!🎸👍🏼

  • @ssstenning
    @ssstenning Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I own an Artist mk2 and am toying with the idea of a second one to get stereo expand. Any chance of a video of that, wondering whether the expense would be worthwhile. Cheers guys.

  • @WyattStensrud
    @WyattStensrud Рік тому

    I was not expecting an Aaron Kyro reference in a guitar video 😂 love it!!!

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker3700 Рік тому +4

    This review of the different Katana configurations has completely reinforced my feeling that the 212s sound by far the best in a mix, in an open room where ambience is more important. Any of them will do the job if patched into the house. When your bringing everything you need to play decent sized rooms with 2×212s and a stereo patch cable, that's something I feel isn't offered with the other models. I wish they would've talked about the specs of each, more than just opinions. I think the Artist with the Waza cone sounds raspy. The 212s are much smoother in the highs.

  • @iR3M1X620
    @iR3M1X620 5 місяців тому

    I got the katana 50-mk II and I plan on using it for band practice for church and playing on sundays

  • @onepro1234
    @onepro1234 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this video, it was very informative and helpful. Can the Katana 100 2x12 mkII be used with a speaker cab in stereo? If so, can you do a demo with the Harley Benton 2x12 cab. Thanks again cheers.

  • @RodKruz
    @RodKruz 4 місяці тому

    Great video. This what I needed.
    It would also be great to listen to amps like the cube street 2 along with a drum player, just to know how it compares to the Katana.
    Cheers!

  • @irisfrank9260
    @irisfrank9260 6 місяців тому

    I have a Katana 100 Head (and a 2x12 HB Celestion Cab)and that is for me the most practible Amp for me. 0,5 W in the living room, 50W in a band context, 100W for live situation. In combination with the Boss Tone Studio - Hundreds of sound patches. Perfect 🫶!

  • @joshuaedwards3522
    @joshuaedwards3522 Рік тому +1

    Hey, I love the Boss Katana Air but will there be a new generation of the amp (like a Mk2+) coming out soon? If so when will it come out because I will wait for the new one then 👍 🎸

  • @shaguar00
    @shaguar00 Рік тому +1

    Excellent comparison, and complete except for the new 50 mkII EX :)

  • @Tarantula_Fangs
    @Tarantula_Fangs 11 місяців тому +2

    I was going to get the Artist 2, but the guy at GC highly recommended to just stick with the standard. I was skeptical at first because I kept hearing all the reviews were better on the artist than the standard 100, but I decided to take his recommendation and took the 100. I want to say that I am not displeased in any sense!! I am happy, not only did I save money, but the amp truly sounds great!! I honestly don’t think it’s necessary for me to go trade up to the Artist--still curious about it however. My Tele sounds fantastic!!!

  • @duurder
    @duurder Рік тому

    Somehow I hoped the bass Katanas would have been included too, but still a pretty fine video again

  • @guitaristinterrupted3558
    @guitaristinterrupted3558 Рік тому

    Fine playing going on here, especially at the beginning of the video.

  • @andregoring7718
    @andregoring7718 Рік тому

    I had the katana mini. Did not like it too much. Was not to bad, would liked to have reverb instead of delay and Bluetooth receiver for backing tracks for bedroom playing. Headphone didn't convince me. Replaced it with a katana 100 mk I. Like it, but as I like to use a looper with drums, I now just use it as a frfr in accoustic mode with a multieffect in front of it. So I can dial in the EQ what makes the loop/drums sound better than in the send and return. Using it for jam sessions with another guitar player with the Digitech trio+. Great! And with fallback to the other channels, if the multieffect dies.
    For easy bedroom playing with Bluetooth playing backing tracks I now love my nux mighty air amp. Easy to setup with no cable with the included sender/receiver. Long living internal lithium battery (like it more than trad AA batteries of the katana mini). Headphones sound nice as well.

  • @jasq99
    @jasq99 5 місяців тому

    I wonder if you actually made .tsl patches of the sounds in this video? or was it just dialled as you went? cheers

  • @snxtr
    @snxtr 9 місяців тому +2

    I've had my Mk1 Artist for some years now and it is hands down the best amp I have ever owned. I had a JCM2000 for a while for reference. Paired with the footswitch it is an all in one powerhouse. I have used the tone studio but ultimately just use it to set which effects I want stored on the amp and use the amp to dial in all of my tones. The speaker is what made the difference for me. I had a 50w Mk1 and hated it. Swapped out the speaker and loved it until I realized the 0.5w and 25w modes were useless with the new speaker. Boss wants almost $300 USD for the Waza speaker so that is where the extra cost comes from but when you realize how important your speaker is to your tone, it only makes sense to spend more and get a better speaker. Great video and comparison! I am trying to decide if I should buy the Air or just keep my Mini.....you can never have enough! Lol

    • @SuperWeedPower
      @SuperWeedPower 5 місяців тому

      did you install the waza speaker on the 50? I was considering getting the artist but if its possible to replace the 50 stock speaker with the waza, thats all I need

    • @snxtr
      @snxtr 5 місяців тому

      @@SuperWeedPower I didn't. I had an old Marshall SS combo with 1 good 12 left in it and used that. I would get the artist. The waza speaker is almost $300 USD so by the time you buy a 50w and the speaker you could have bought the artist.

    • @SuperWeedPower
      @SuperWeedPower 5 місяців тому

      @@snxtr ok, I already have a 50 mk1, I'll check some other speakers first

  • @craighawkins5545
    @craighawkins5545 Рік тому +4

    Playing with the drums and a room mike was really helpful! great idea. Thanks. I have the boss mini and love it.

    • @SomeKindOfMadman
      @SomeKindOfMadman Рік тому +1

      Was going to say that, but I always make sure someone else stated it. Genius idea; more demo’s should do this for a band context scenario

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Craig! Yeah imagine this with a proper drummer... 😆 Lucky us, Lukas, one of our video dudes is a damn good drummer, so I'll make sure to point him to the drum set for our videos. haha! That and of course bass too, for a full band scenario. Can't wait! //Kris

    • @jekeshjeliena1477
      @jekeshjeliena1477 Рік тому

      Thank😂uuu

  • @annebarder9554
    @annebarder9554 Рік тому +1

    I have the Katana Air and love it! I want to buy the Boss RC-500 looper pedal, but are they compatible?

    • @ezequielfenili5850
      @ezequielfenili5850 3 місяці тому

      It's been a long time since you're comment but I'm wandering if you've tried connecting the Air output to a bigger speaker for gigs? How good is it?

  • @Sheparrrd94
    @Sheparrrd94 Рік тому

    Always loved my Katana 100 Mk1 ever since I got it, but man, you guys make it hard not to at least try that 2x12

  • @MagdielAguilar
    @MagdielAguilar Рік тому

    Im very sad because vox amp prices are super high now... do you think guys this Boss amps could emulate somehow the vox ac 30 for a BMG red special guitar?

  • @hrantmelody
    @hrantmelody 7 місяців тому

    could you use the variations sounds of the MKII in MKI through the software since it doesnt have the button?

  • @kingmultichaos1505
    @kingmultichaos1505 Рік тому

    i've got the 100 head with the big Pedal board. and it never disapoints me... i also have a pedalboard because i like to have the Phaser and other effects before the preamp :) but i was never disapointed... the effects quality in this amp are really close to the Boss Pedals, the only downside is that there are one knob for the effect, which means its not that customisable, you can change it with the software, but thats a lot of work. other than that, its a pretty good amp and i wouldn't sell it for anything :D

  • @christianwallis3131
    @christianwallis3131 Рік тому

    Allein für das Intro einen Daumen hoch 👍 😊

  • @arnolddealiii4259
    @arnolddealiii4259 Рік тому

    Guys I have gone the katana route because my tube amps just weighs so much. Being in my 40s now and not taking the best care of myself over the last 40 odd years picking up a 50 pound tube amplifier at gigs I was really starting to take its toll on me. Playing in small bars or pubs I was finding also that my Vox AC30, which prior to buying the katana was my main amp, simply was too loud. We mic everything at our gigs and we try to keep the volume down so that patrons can still have conversations in the background. I was in the market for an amp that can sound good at low or high volume that was lightweight and portable. To me tube amps, for the volume that I was looking are just too loud for what I like. If I can’t crank them I can’t use them. I decided to sell my Vox and go for a katana 100. I am not saying that I think the katana sounds better. Believe me if I could crank my vox amp it would sound better! But when I lose in tone, I gain in versatility. For example I play acoustic guitar on some of the songs we play and I was always having to bring a second amp or plug-in directly to the PA system this is just more gear to bring along and it’s a hassle. Katana 100 is the perfect acoustic guitar amp. Also with the foot switch I pretty much don’t need to bring any pedals with me anymore so no more pedal board to deal with. Last but not least the line out. I no longer have to bring a mic and a stand for my amp because I can just plug a quarter out to the PA system. I basically have four presets that would be more than what I would carry if I had to use amps and pedals with it and get decent results. My old vox was a head that weighed 45 pounds plus a cabinet and also weighed 40 pounds. Boss katana 100 weighs in at well under 40 pounds much easier on the back much less awkward carry.

  • @damasterkarej
    @damasterkarej 9 місяців тому

    Should I get a 100 to run accoustic in two songs or will 50 do the job?

  • @IsaacLausell
    @IsaacLausell Рік тому +1

    I have a couple of questions. Aren’t the extra functions of the Artist accesible in the other amps through the BTS software? I think it would be interesting to hear a direct comparison between the Artist and the 2 X 12. I suspect that the biggest difference from the Artist might be the speaker and the cab nonetheless the added weight if kind off putting. At least the extra weight in the 2x12 gets you a larger cab and an extra speaker.

    • @takasytuacja5133
      @takasytuacja5133 Рік тому +1

      You're right. Artist has some extra features in the back of amp which other have not. If we talking about effects and sound features then all of them can be accessed from tone studio. Except for mini. Artist has the best speaker with much better low end and mids.
      I could be wrong with artist features if yes please correct me :)

    • @janusn9
      @janusn9 5 місяців тому

      Theres hardly any difference between the artist head and the mk2 head when running them from your own v30 cab. Artist is going to sound better if comparing the waza speakers to the normal sword 212 cab, but i cant tell the difference between the two when their both running through the same cab. Being really tall and playing live gigs, i prefer the knobs on the top vs the front and any of the other eq settings can be accessed via the Tone Studio for the MK2 head.

    • @IsaacLausell
      @IsaacLausell 5 місяців тому

      @@janusn9 thanks, this information is very useful to me. I am considering upgrading to one of the newer models of the amp. The cab resonance switch, is that something meant to affect the IR as in the software or the performance through a live speaker? I went through the manual but that was not very clear.

  • @fedboy21
    @fedboy21 11 місяців тому

    What pickups on that gorgeous R9??? Sorry OOT question 🙂

  • @ultimatesteve
    @ultimatesteve Рік тому

    i need to know if the 1x12 sounds the same as the 2x12 at lower volumes.

  • @edgarkurm8148
    @edgarkurm8148 Рік тому

    Katana Air actually can be used like multi-effect unit, connecting to mixing pult throuh rec out

  • @matzer8846
    @matzer8846 Рік тому

    1st the/my obvious comment: nice Tele 😁
    BOSS really had a thing starting the Katana series and thes are still improving them ... nice 👍
    BOSS amps are a phenomenon: you just can't sound too bad ... makes guys like you sounding very very good and me dummy still sounding not toooooo bad 🤣
    There is one exception imho.: the Artist. This amp just needs a player who does know whot he's doing ... but that ain't no bad thing 🤔
    💯% good vid! Thanks a lot!

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Matze, we really appreciate you! :) Honestly, the Katana range is super easy to tweak and sound good with. All I tend to do is roll down the treble a little for a round tone. That's it. :) Cheers //Kris

  • @canadianintheukbrian
    @canadianintheukbrian Рік тому

    I own a Katana Mini perfect for me in a small flat, still can't believe how BOSS built an incredible little amp to sound so good, it is the best in it's class, , just a question I have an 3 P90 High output guitar I wonder if can hook a noise gate pedal to the mini if so any recommendations nothing fancy just something to kill the noise ,

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      Hey Brian, thanks for watching! Yeah BOSS really nailed these amps. :)
      I can only say good things about the Boss NS-2, I've been using it for years and I was always happy with it. If you're looking for something even more reactive, I had the best possible results with the Revv G8 noise gate (Canadian company 😉). Cheers //Kris

  • @elohimembroidery
    @elohimembroidery 8 місяців тому

    Damn good jam at the beginning.

  • @MelloState
    @MelloState Рік тому

    Fun fact. The solo function actually works even with the 100w head. Just need a little software hack to access it.

  • @guitarman3968
    @guitarman3968 10 місяців тому

    I have the 100 Mk1 combo and I think it’s as relevant now as it was when it first hit the market.

    • @edema.3418
      @edema.3418 3 місяці тому +1

      Good sound is the only thing that matters.

  • @jmaripen
    @jmaripen Рік тому

    Haha. I've got the 1x100 and Air models. Would have snagged the Artist instead of the 1x100 had it been in stock. 😆

  • @metalliholic
    @metalliholic Рік тому +2

    Been trying to decide which katana to buy for a while and have watched countless videos. How the heck was this video not recommended to me or pop up in my search?

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +2

      I'm not sure why now, but good job recommending this video, UA-cam algorithm. I hope this was the video you were waiting for. 😄 Cheers //Kris

    • @metalliholic
      @metalliholic Рік тому +2

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses sorry I meant to say how was it not recommended to me before! Like I have literally seen every video and demo and have scrolled through and I watch this channel a lot. Not sure how I missed it but I’m glad I found it now. Will watch it later today with a nice cup of coffee. 😎

  • @LuisRangel01
    @LuisRangel01 3 місяці тому

    Been thinking of switch to this from tube amps, I spend half of my time just trying to dial in the tune. I just want to plug and play

  • @booblizard104
    @booblizard104 Рік тому

    I got the Mini only one that really fits in the little space I have.

  • @bonedale
    @bonedale Рік тому +1

    this vid is so late to the party makes me wonder is the MKIII on its way. But great video regardless!

    • @PaulCooksStuff
      @PaulCooksStuff Рік тому +1

      Probably that Black Friday and Christmas is on the way and they know there'll be hundreds of them on Xmas lists ...

    • @andrewbecker3700
      @andrewbecker3700 Рік тому

      Highly doubt it. They just dropped new software upgrades earlier this year. These guys obviously didn't know much about them, but it still showed some strengths and weaknesses.

  • @Islandsoundzz
    @Islandsoundzz Рік тому

    I'm curious to know which cabinet sounds best with the Katana MKII Head

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +3

      Hey, I plugged the head into the cabinet we always use in the studio to see if it sounds massively different, or better, or worse than the 212 combo. Well, it sounded very similar, that's why we didn't bother showing that too and making this long video even longer. That 2x12 Harley Benton cab has a Celestion V30 and a Celestion Creamback 75 speaker and we love it! The head sounded very close to the 100 2x12 combo so what I learned from that, is the those "basic" Katana speakers are really really good. :)
      Cheers //Kris

  • @jacobbockover1628
    @jacobbockover1628 Рік тому

    I would like to see the 2 100 watt heads compared through the same cab

  • @pierre8813
    @pierre8813 Рік тому

    I know this is about Katana amps, but I just can't take my eyes and ears off Chris' Les Paul. Great demo guys

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      I love that thing, man. And that, even though I'm a single-coil dude, haha! Cheers //Kris

  • @robertcovell2787
    @robertcovell2787 Рік тому

    That pink Tele is sweet!

  • @gilesashley1299
    @gilesashley1299 Рік тому

    Iv enjoyed using my mark 1 2x12 at home and in a band scenario.i am thinking of upgrading to mark 2 artist.
    How noticeable would I find the single speaker of the artist compared to the 212 in relation to feel and body etc.
    Suck it an see I suppose.cheers great reviews guys.👍👌

    • @kevinmcguinness1113
      @kevinmcguinness1113 Рік тому +1

      I've just upgraded from the 2x12/100 Mk2 to the Artist Mk2. Both awesome, but I just find the WAZA speaker in the Artist has a bit more bottom and low-mid range that gives you a bit more rounded out satisfying thump in the gut, especially at higher volumes (I play old-school 70s / 80s style rock and metal).
      Features are virtually identical between them now through the latest BTS version 2.10, but one feature I LOVE that the Artist has that the 2x12 doesn't ... both have the SOLO boost now, but while the 2x12 has a dedicated EQ for the SOLO boost, the Artist has the same dedicated EQ, but *ALSO* a dedicated DELAY.
      I *BY FAR* prefer the front-facing control panel on the Artist too.
      No regrets with the upgrade so far. YMMV.

    • @gilesashley1299
      @gilesashley1299 Рік тому

      @@kevinmcguinness1113 that's encouraging thankyou for that .👌

    • @kevinmcguinness1113
      @kevinmcguinness1113 Рік тому +1

      @Giles Ashley tbh, if I'd had the money I would've checked out the new Artist Mk2 head with the new 2x12 WAZA-equipped cabinet, but I got such a good deal on the used Artist combo, I couldn't refuse.
      After selling my 212/100 Mk2, the upgrade only cost me UK£95, about US$120. Well worth it 🤟🤟.
      Good luck, whichever route you might decide to go 👍. I'd be interested to hear how you get on.

    • @gilesashley1299
      @gilesashley1299 Рік тому

      Will do.just purchased a PRS guitar so the boss katana artist might have to wait a while .

  • @tommywallberg
    @tommywallberg 7 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @indianajones5037
    @indianajones5037 6 місяців тому

    Just bought the Artist

  • @Khaled-Amir
    @Khaled-Amir Рік тому +3

    Let's see a comparison between a katana and a tube amp! An artist and hot rod deluxe for example!

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому

      That's a great idea but also a very complicated one. Haha! You'd have to compare it to at least 3 different tube amps for different gain / amp settings. A nice clean amp (Hot Rod?) vs Katana clean, a nice crunchy amp vs Katana Crunch and a cool distorted amp (JCM? 5150?) vs the Katana Brown setting.
      I mean, it sounds like an interesting idea for sure. How would you do it?
      //Kris

    • @Khaled-Amir
      @Khaled-Amir Рік тому +1

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses I would go more simple: compare both just with clean channel and then the clean channel with a pedal board (from the board you can surely try the distortion, OD, time based fx etc..) the whole Idea of the comparison is to you hear your Idea guys from Thomann; is there really a big difference between a high end solid state amp like katana artist and one of the most common used tube amps like the hotrod .. you know what, if that will work out fine .. the details you mentioned above already are great & interesting idea for a series of videos 😉 (can be called solid state vs tube or katana artist vs the world since you mentioned a lot of tube amps 😆😆) .. lets gooo kris i am so excited now I can't wait for the video 🤩😄

    • @kevinmcguinness1113
      @kevinmcguinness1113 Рік тому

      Check out the Studio Rats channel, they've recently done that with MATCHLESS Independent and a Marshall JCM900.
      You'll be surprised at their conclusions.

    • @gabrielglenn1714
      @gabrielglenn1714 Рік тому

      That's not this video

  • @RobCabreraCh
    @RobCabreraCh 9 місяців тому +1

    The comparison I want is Katana Air vs Katana 100 Head. They are both small heads, they both have interrnal speakers for lowish volume practice, and they have the entire katana sound options. They are even very similar in price.
    But the question I have is, do I prefer better practice sound and wireless functionality? Or do I want a worse low volume practice option, but with more options for full amp usage?
    My situation is playing in an apartment, but I also already have a 50W valve amp with a 2x12 for live usage. So which one should I buy?

    • @janusn9
      @janusn9 5 місяців тому +1

      Get the head, it does all the same stuff, has a looper in in and is almost a few hundred dollars cheaper.

  • @RodrigoOliveira0
    @RodrigoOliveira0 Рік тому

    Boss Katana 100 2x12 19:38
    Boss Katana Artist 20:03

  • @StaySic4Ever
    @StaySic4Ever Рік тому +1

    I remember trying them in a store. Was looking for a good amp for metal and while the Artist MKII was solid, a lot of stuff and tight enough I ended up buying Line6 DT25 combo for around same price once I tried it though. Just sounded less processed and more fuller. Boss one no doubt was good and versatile too, but yeah, the Line6 sounded way better to me. The Mini is neat.

  • @user-rs8oz9pc9x
    @user-rs8oz9pc9x Місяць тому

    how about the MK II Head?

  • @lenoilysor
    @lenoilysor Місяць тому

    I was under the impression that the GA- FC EX fiit switch coukd be ysed in tge karaba 59 mk2

  • @miguelbarrera8052
    @miguelbarrera8052 Рік тому

    It would be great if Boss made a small Katana that gives you the range from 0.5 to say 20 or 25w. I live in a flat and I'm sure if I turned up that 50w amp they'll call the police. Yeah, it has the 0.5 mode, but if I don't play in a band then I will never use the 50w mode. So what's the point in having such a big amp if I'll never use it? But on the other hand, the Mini seems to me too small. And rechargeable batteries? Is that supposed to be a super cool thing? Put a built-in rechargeable battery instead. One that charges while connected and if you unplug the amp then the battery kicks in, like the Yamaha THR or the Joyo DC-15S amps. A small (not mini) Katana 20 would be ideal for me. I'd be happy to pay more than for the Mini, even if it gets close to the 50, just because that's what would suit me best. But I'm afraid they'll never make it :(

  • @TheHirade
    @TheHirade Рік тому +3

    With drums, the 100 1 12 sounds way best 😎

    • @denism131
      @denism131 Рік тому +3

      So strange - i thought the 100 2x12 would be superior in room mic but it was somewhat dampened and not as present sounding.

  • @Oilid
    @Oilid Рік тому

    I'm very happy with my "Mini"!

  • @Vegitobluuuuu
    @Vegitobluuuuu 10 місяців тому

    Katana says putting the VOLUME KNOB all the way up instead of the MASTER you’ll hear more dynamics

  • @zamz1311
    @zamz1311 4 місяці тому

    Katana 50 mkll ex?

  • @ArturBrzozowski444
    @ArturBrzozowski444 5 місяців тому

    So now I know I need something between Mini and 100.
    It's something 😂

  • @DaiKatana14
    @DaiKatana14 Рік тому

    So size does matter?!

  • @dudebag3289
    @dudebag3289 9 місяців тому

    I had the 50, then 112, then 212, then Artist 100. Loved them all. Then I got a second-hand Kemper Powerhead. End of GAS, even though it's more expensive, it was worth it.

  • @pmaudioproduction
    @pmaudioproduction Рік тому +1

    Twin 100's in stereo!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      I'm afraid to try that and fall in love with them even more. I don't need more amps in my life!! 😆
      Or wait... maybe I do.
      Cheers //Kris

    • @pmaudioproduction
      @pmaudioproduction Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Kris, where can you get a stereo rig, almost unlimited tone, that cleans up like the real deal, under $1k?!?

  • @Fergieguitar
    @Fergieguitar Рік тому

    I've got the right Katana... the home made 100w pedalboard/amp all in one Katana....Sadly Boss don't make it but they should.

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      I've seen that man, it's one of the coolest DIY projects I'm aware of. Kudos!!! 👏
      Cheers //Kris

    • @Fergieguitar
      @Fergieguitar Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses thank you Kris, it shocked me how viral it went for something I made at the kitchen table but it works so well... Boss really should make one (and send me a huge thank you wad of cash!! )

  • @Fonkemman
    @Fonkemman Рік тому

    Hmm the Katana mini don't sound like that because you will still hear your strings acoustically.

  • @impossivel2006
    @impossivel2006 Рік тому

    Should I trade my Mustang V Head for one of these?

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому

      Aww man, that's impossible to answer. You should definitely compare them if you can. I think I prefer the directness of the tone of the Katanas but it really depends on the style you're playing and the tone you're after. And the guitar. And all of that, haha! //Kris

    • @impossivel2006
      @impossivel2006 Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses It was mainly for the technology upgrade (since the Katana MKII is newer). I usually just use the Princeton or a Twin Reverb and boost it for some very generic (bad) pentatonic leads.

  • @sacabat
    @sacabat Рік тому

    Bua me encantaría tener un grupo de genios como vosotros y no usar sonidos de sintetizador

  • @KhyrisEidan
    @KhyrisEidan Рік тому

    Aaron Kyro the skateboarder?

  • @book3100
    @book3100 Рік тому

    There's 100 effects INSIDE the amp? That's sort of like having 100 Boss pedals and the amp too, isn't it?

    • @jamiebriggs8277
      @jamiebriggs8277 Рік тому +1

      Pretty much (more like 65 or so...). Not quite as much flexibility/control as having the pedals out in front of you, but...with so many, you can set up as many patches as you want with all the different effects, and switch between more effects than you could viably put on a pedal board anyway. Plus you can have a pedal board for more options with stacking effects etc

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      Hey, the 100 FX was more of a "100 fx" tbh. 😅 I was referring to A LOT of them.
      But I just checked, there are over 60 fx in the Katanas which, in my book, is about as good as a hundred, haha! Cheers //Kris

    • @book3100
      @book3100 Рік тому

      @@jamiebriggs8277 thanks. Yea I think it's fantastic having so many options "out of the box" on Christmas morning. 👍

    • @book3100
      @book3100 Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses absolutely. These things still amaze me. I used to play through a Twin Reverb. You had to get pedals. Maybe you'd have two or three, four if you were crazy lol.
      But these new amps are just too cool.
      Thanks for the reply 👍

  • @pauldncn1
    @pauldncn1 Рік тому +1

    You guys reading my notes to Santa?
    I was talking to my wife and saying I think I know what I want for Christmas
    She said “ I bet it’s another guitar”
    She couldn’t believe it when I said katana
    She thought I was going to be mishone with a guitar 😁🤣🤣
    It’s katana time 🥴

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому

      I AM Santa. 😆 Just didn't want to say it and ruin the secret. I have to go now, still have a lot of beard growing to do until the 24th of December. 😅
      //Kris

    • @pauldncn1
      @pauldncn1 Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses well you sleighed that video 🤣 couldn’t resist !! Sorry..
      reindeer no it’s more like a storm !!
      Ok I’m going 🤣🤣🥴

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja Рік тому +1

    The head FTW

    • @PooNinja
      @PooNinja Рік тому

      Y’all didn’t even rock the lil driver in the head version??? I think it’s a 5 inch?

  • @Idontlikethisever
    @Idontlikethisever Рік тому

    The guy with the beard is to cool for school

  • @DrowningTimeOfficially
    @DrowningTimeOfficially Рік тому

    I wear my katana mini on my belt while 🥾 hiking

  • @Sharon_Raye_Equal
    @Sharon_Raye_Equal 8 місяців тому

    aaaaaaand
    Putting the hole on the pole

  • @impossivel2006
    @impossivel2006 Рік тому

    Kris is playing authentic. That sounds expensive.

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  Рік тому +1

      Haha! Well the Katanas help to keep the price of that tone reasonable. 😅 //Kris

    • @Bronco2Cj
      @Bronco2Cj Рік тому

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Yall forgot the Katana 50 EX lol

  • @IridiumZero
    @IridiumZero Рік тому +3

    It's just like Andertons without the annoying hosts!

  • @blakjack3053
    @blakjack3053 Рік тому

    ...none of them

  • @27pugsly
    @27pugsly 11 місяців тому

    Don’t buy the Bluetooth katana terrible distortion