Huge thank you to Boss for this amazing gift. I don't know what to say. It really is making me think though. I hope you enjoy this video and the sound herein. : )
Boss may have gifted Dave the amp but they will get it back 100x over. Dave is the gift that just keeps on giving As a marketing investment alone his approval will sell the tons of these. It’s not just his playing ability that shines through he has the likability factor with a unsuppressable enthusiastic approach. Don’t know why they couldn’t make him their signature artist and demonstrator for BOSS UK & Europe.
I'm in the same boat... I've went through multiple Peavey 5150's, Valveking, Randall RG's, Boss Katana, Fender Mustang, Orange cr35rt... and now a PRS SE20 1x12 combo which I'm really digging. Orange is in 2nd place for me right now.
@@benhockey3288 Eh, I just watched one vid where the guy opened up his Cantrell and it was crap work. He sent it back to Friedman. Seems like Friedman has the sound down but the work is contracted out to people who are rookies.
It makes total sense that one of the biggest fans of solid state amps gets gifted the Katana artist II....shoutout to Boss for knowing where their bread is buttered! Enjoy Dave! Really glad to see you get this....I'm thinking of getting the 50 watt MkII as I no longer gig outside my studio....cheers!
Dave is not a fan of digital amps, more a solid state guy. And the effects in the Katana must be digital but for me doesn´t sound digital at all. I just use a spring reverb and the rest is the amp dry. I´m not sure if the Katana is digital. The fractal axe fx 3, Helix, kemper, pluggins, ... are digital. For me the Katana is more like the Orange cr120, the roland jazzchorus or the H&K Blackspirit
@@bloodreyna6700 good catch...I fixed it..and you're right...I meant solid state amps....my touring amp was a roland jazz chorus for years because it was reliable..and it was the 80s...it didn't like florescent tubing though...would buzz like hell with those neon tube lights...noise gate helped
The intro was perfect. I wonder how many guitarists in the world can improvise for that long in such a soulful and organic way. Maybe one hundred? Not many, for sure
A hundred??? You’re absolutely out of your mind. There are literally probably tens of thousands. None of that intro was a terribly tough improv. It was great feel, in a key; with some arpeggiation and licks and runs thrown in. That’s not all all to take away for Dave. He is truly superb, but you’ve not met nearly enough guitarists is you honestly think that it true.
When the world tries to tell you something Dave you have to listen. You are the top man guitar player and the world will beat a path to your door given a chance. When all this lockdown madness is over we will be there for you, wherever the gigs are..
Anderson's interview was epic! I actually have a lot more respect for Anderson's now. Dave is such a class individual and I wish nothing but the best for him!
Dave you are an amazing guitarist. I've only just found you (since you were on Andertons TV). I love the fact you give lessons with no ego and so freely and with such generosity. I love the fact I can relate to what you do (Hendrix / Green etc) I am old enough to be your mum (or possibly Grandmother) so won't offer to marry you but can wait until you are gigging again and will try to bring my whole band up to see you play ....it may well be our final outing 'cos we will probably sell our guitars, give up playing and all retire to old peoples homes :) lol!!!
On a tube amp, the power tubes are running at full blast all the time. The master volume on a tube amp is before power tubes and it controls how much signal gets into the power tubes. With master volume cranked up, all the signal gets into the power tubes and when the tubes amplify the signal it is so large that it will drive the power tubes into distortion and hence you have power tube distortion. Boss tries to simulate this in the katana artist with the master volume in such a way that with the master cranked up, it will increase the headroom of the amp and to get distortion at bedroom volume you will have to crank up the gain knob instead. For bedroom or low volumes it is desirable to lower the master volume on the katana so that it will distort sooner by reducing the headroom. The bad part is that the amp won't sound as open or as good as with the master cranked up. Thus for sound quality, boss recommends to crank it up when gigging and reduce it for bedroom playing at low volumes. Basically, on the katana the master volume reduces the simulated plate voltage of the power tubes thus giving less headroom and more distortion. The watts knob on the katana is just a volume knob meaning that with the gain, volume and master knobs set the sound will be the same but at lower volume on low power setting and will be louder but sound the same on high power setting. This is not how the built in attenuator in my vht special 6 ultra tube amp works, it works by reducing plate voltage of power tubes to give less headroom and more distortion but the sound quality starts to suffer. This is what boss tries to simulate with master volume knob.
That's one hell of a gift...but... if anyone deserves it....it's Dave! CONGRATULATIONS!!! They sent an M1 Katana to the self proclaimed "KING OF GEAR REVIEWS" a while back and he did nothing but bash the M1 Katana claiming the Peavey Vyprr was a much better and more versatile amp. The reason given was that he didn't like amps where you first NEED to connect to a computer and use software in order for the amp to work properly.....WTF?.........Guys like Dave (who do NOT suggest that their subs write emails to companies asking them to send gear to the channel.....which translates to "FREE GEAR") are the ones who 100% DESERVE the gear! I don't mean to bash on the KING OF GEAR REVIEWS but damn, after 14 yrs and 2,500 + videos, you need more than 5-6 licks 1-2 clean progressions and barre chords to EFFECTIVELY and professionally demonstrate the gears FULL capabilities that is GIFTED to you. Professional demonstrators have a responsibility to the companies who gift them FREE gear and part of that is being proficient with your instrument.
Personally, I have never liked the tone of TTK. I've watched probably a half dozen videos and his tone just doesn't do it for me. I won't use any bad adjectives to describe it, but not my cup of tea. But, he must be doing something right with his channel I guess.
Honestly, I used to like Tone King, until he put out a video about a Guitar World article that he clearly didn't read fully just to gin up people and get a bunch of clicks and political comments. I also grow weary of the number of channels that have become, "Hey, look at all the gear I have". I wish some of these channels would just identify as part of the marketing department of these companies.
@@noeticflatulence He has a dedicated following of maybe 100 or so at best. Look at his views, he barely gets 2,000 per vid. (Steve from Boston gets DOUBLE the views and he does nothing but 2hr live shows). I am puzzled as to why companies gift him so much gear. Sure, he seems like a nice guy and he's been around. My comment comes from a recent show where he actually said "I don't like to write in and ask for gear BUT....if you all want to see something else on this channel write in because we know at least Boss is listening...and maybe other companies will too" (which all translates to "I want more free gear").....because that's how he got the Katana Artist (a sub wrote an email to Boss asking them to send TTK a Katana). Keep in mind, this is as he sits in front of a backdrop of likely $200K + in amps and buys a new guitar just about once a week. SMH
@@Scott__C I couldn't agree more! I used to watch him many years ago when he did the shootouts and all (that is til I grew tired and his 7-8 "licks and riffs" as he calls them began to sound like nails on a chalk board.....no exaggeration, he hasn't played a new lick in 14 years!!! The last couple years have been nothing more than "Look at what I bought today" shows. Comes across as very pretentious IMO.
The opening jam of this video is really great. It made me think of that old quote Eric Clapton used to describe Stevie Ray Vaughan. He said Stevie was like an “open channel” through which music seemed to just flow out of. He never seemed to need a minute to figure out where to go or what to do next. He was just a faucet for self-expression. Same kinda thing here imo. Truly impressive👍
I pray the dear folks at BOSS see the value in their investment and reach out to you again and set you up with the GT1000. Send you into the stratosphere and onwards bound to those heavenly realms of tone and melody. Blessings Dave man.
I hope Lee 'The Captain' Anderton is watching. I have a feeling he will be or already has. Yes Lee this is 'just' a Mexican Strat through a Boss solid state amp. No, I agree, it doesn't sound like a £3500 Custom Shop through a similarly priced all valve boutique amp. In Dave's hands it sounds better.
Right, equipment means nothing to a really good player. Custom Shop bullshit and expensive boutique amps. Nice, but a real player makes a cheap ass guitar sound like heaven, just as Dave!
People need to realize something - Mexican fenders are built almost identically to American fenders. The only real difference is that, instead of being made by master luthiers in America, they are made by master Luthiers in Mexico!
@@tjblanchard Absolutely. I made the point more as Lee likes to cradle his Custom Shop in his vids (which is absolutely fine of course!). But you are completely correct about the Mexican thing. I have a Mexican made Charvel San Dimas and it is fantastic. Its also the 'chunkiest' and most 'solid' feeling guitar I've ever played let alone owned. It feels almost indestructible if that makes sense?
Coming from a grandfather's deluxe twin reverb(I think) I baught the 100 wish I would have gone artist (though still not sure about the extra cost), but there are people that CAN NOT tell the difference with the right settings and soul! Not to mention it is lighter and easier to maintain (plug n play) go to the local shop and play with one, if nothing more it is a taste of a flavor I/you (may have) never expected... then I plugged into tone studio (a touch annoying, However worth it) blurred the lines a bit, though I still have a place for Grandpa's Golden Dinosaur, but with the ability to out put to a cab you can go very large with sound!!
I am yet again buying into Roland's solid state line. I got this same amp and currently only have tube amps (except for that first little practice amp we all start out on and can't quite bare to get rid of). Here is hoping I can enjoy it more than the Cube I had years ago. The Cube wasn't a bad amp for practice, but it did not hold up to the tube amps the other guys in my band had. I will update this after I unpack it this week!
Great seeing you in fine spirits. Congrats on the amp. Well deserved, and will sell many of 'em for Boss. Your word carries weight now, as we appreciate the integrity and passion that comes with it.
After watching your "Boss Katana 50 - Is it as good as they say??????" video from 2018 recently. I started looking into Boss amps. I ended up getting this exact amp a couple of weeks ago. Super happy that Boss gifted this amp to you. I must admit I've been excited to see your video on it. Digging in now. Woo hoo!!
Dave, i'm not a tube snob at all, but I guess I fall into the trap because I've wanted a 'nice tube amp' for years. Listening to you play through a solid state head makes me so happy and makes me re think my GAS! You rule dude
It's so much fun watching you enjoying the gear. It's obvious you just have fun. No expectations, no comparisions just enjoying new gear, and that what it's all about. I came here trying to find out if buying a mk2 is still sensibe now that the gen3 is out. But just watching you convinced me that what the mk2 offers will satisfy me for a very long time. thank you so much for sharing you love in playing guitar.
TBH: I tinkered with my Katana Artist MKII for about a month and almost sent it back, not really happy with the tone and BOSS Library didn't help much. So what changed. I adjusted the Internal Parametric EQ and quit trying to get the Wah Pedal to work from the back of the GA-FC. This amp has SO many options and the documentation is so poor it really needs its own manual. They way I'm using it isn't even discussed in the manual, it was curiosity and a parameter in the BOSS Library that clued me in. Plug your Wah/Vol Pedal into the back of the amp in the Exp Pedal/Dual Link plug, Use a FS-7 with dual cables into the back of the GA-FC. Program one switch for Vol/Wah other for whatever. This will give you Vol/Wah all the time VS using an effects block for it. So with the Artist MKII you can run (6) effects at the same time not just 4 or 5.. It also took a bit of time for the speaker to settle in. All good now.
Great sounding amp ! Awesome sounding guitarist ! Really amazing ! Love your style ! I’m an guitar player for over 30 years now and it’s really awesome to find guitarist out there like this ! You got soul in your music ! It’s not just technical it’s got soul!
Paul JP Davis I’m a lucky few. We just had a killer open jam at an outdoor bar this passed Friday night and my band is averaging one house party a month....nothing taken for granted and it’s great for our listeners at the parties because we are truly playing our hearts out-playing like it is the last time we’ll ever play again........it just might be!
World of AMEISO Boss can’t sell Boss branded t-shirts due to Hugo Boss clothing. Sad but true. I know there is stuff out there, but not big on the Boss name or logo.
Bought a Katana mkII about 3 weeks ago. It sounds great and no more $55 tube replacementsnot to mention it's lighter to carry. I've had two Blues juniors that just died on me so I'm sticking with SS amps from now on.
You're a tremendous inspiration, thank you for that! And due to the fact that you're kinda lone out there in the aspect of testing and proving that cheaper gear is worth all of your skill and what you can achieve with it, I'm even more thankful that you're out there for us. Finally, even the larger companies take note of that and your immense genius on the six string that mean so much to us! Keep on treading ur path, you're so good in it.
Its all amazing, and there's me playing songs like "reflections of my life" and love of the common people" in public at 74yrs, am I relevant, don't know, but luv Daves Playing, bless him xx. Rodge David kidderminster uk 🇬🇧
It is great to see you with items like this amp. I have been around since maybe 30ish thousand? Subscribers. Its great to see in the past year or so that you haven't been put down and let everything get to you as much as it would do with others. Youre a very strong man and a great performer, guitarist and inspiration. Very nice video dave. Also loved the andertons interview, really showed the captain that gear doesn't mean everything and put him to shame with the end jam! Keep things going dave, I can see a very bright future for you. Also bought a jackhammer cause of you and looking at a origin 20h! Great demos
Absolutely excellent stuff, I keep showing your vids to a tone snob I know and he still won’t admit that solid state can sound good. Yet more proof as to otherwise
I just found your channel searching for a Marshall studio amp. I was blown away and I'm going through all your vids! Simply amazing! By far my favorite single channel. Keep up all the great content it is effecting so many people who love the guitar.
me neither, but i've got too many amps anyway, but it's still hard to resist the urge, i really like the sound of the cheap subzero amp dave demoed too.
Dave after watching your very first video on the Boss katana 50 I decided to get one and I like you fell in love with it, I also bought one for my son, then when the mark 2 came out I purchased the katana mark 2. 100 watt alone with the foot control, two weeks ago I purchased the Boss Nextone 40 watt, and oh boy that’s a fabulous amp, and now my favorite, you really need to try the Nextone series you won’t believe how fantastic they are, when I am able to afford the Nextone 80 I will have it also, my wife said I was nuts but I am shooting for a Boss product in each room in my house ha ha I am a believer in Boss amps, I do have tube amps but not for long I am selling them.... thanks to you and the guitarist tone studio folks on you tube I am Boss all the way !
Dave, I only found you on YT when Chappers did a shout out on you a month or two ago. You are a fantastic player and a great personality to watch and your honest reviews are entertaining and informative. Keep doing what you are doing. BTW, your intro playing on this video was killer, as was everything else. I laughed out loud when you mentioned being overstimulated. I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes when I''ve finished a long practice session I feel that my mind is racing at 100 Mph and I need to make a cup of tea and to sit down and relax to slow my mind down.
I love your playing and it’s a pleasure to watch a review with someone who can actually play music instead of just chugging the same chords, thank you Dave 👍
I love this amp. It might just be all you really need. Really convincing sounds, loud enough for the stage and great for going out direct to an audio interface and running it through cab IRs in the DAW. It's a fantastic product.
Fantastic amp, like all Katanas! The amp itself is great, also liked a lot with the Marshall cab (what speakers are on it?), and also great with the DI! I have 2 sugestions for future videos. Katana 100 vs Artist Other interestant thing to try is to connect your Zoom G5n to the "power amp in" of your Katana, i think the Zoom would sound even better! Can you do that? Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
Happy to see this video! I’m the lucky owner of an Artist MkII as well as an Orange OR15 plus PPC112 cab. Both are relatively affordable, they are very different beasts, and I love them equally. For playing with my band I think I’m gonna take the Boss, and the Orange can be my home amp. Just seems like a more practical option. Be well Dave!
Dave, your blessed with talent and skill that amp is cool, and so is the marshall code 50, just purchased one two weeks ago, great practice amp, and I have my amp!!
Amp snobs (I've been known for that) can't believe our ears. It really proves the point that it's the player and not (necessarily) the gear. I love your passion for your art and that it's really about the what works for you and not following the crowd. Very cool!!!!
I'll finish watching soon but the real question is: is there an amp and a guitar that do not sound good in your hands? I am still blown away by the bullet+subzero amp I watched yesterday.
Dave, thank you. I'm just getting into guitar playing and I'm ready to make an amp purchase. This video really made helped me make my decision to buy a Boss.
A good guitar is crucial but having a great sounding amp is the key , I tried the Katana 50 it did not grab me, I own a Vox VTX 20 I love an organic sound, but this BOSS well never tried this BOSS, damn, but the Dave I love your playing the emotions of every note, their is passion in your playing, the mark of a great player, it's not about going Mach 1 on the board but expressing your emotions , the last guitar player I seen live to express emotions with his playing was David Gilmour in Toronto 2016 , there you go, this is guitar playing boys and girls,
I was sooo close to getting the 100w, but now I’m sold on spending the extra cash on the Artist! Thanks Dave, love your playing, constantly touches my soul.
WoW Dave! I just came upon this after receiving my mk2 artist head. I'm still going through my old mk2 2x12 cab,saving my pennies for the waza 2x12. Thank you for the tones,tunes and inspiration. U da Man!
Another brilliant video. Fantastic playing. Dave, I watched your mental health video about your school experiences and I have to tell you I have so much respect for you. You found your purpose, expression through music, and your guitar playing is simply incredible. You’re a top man. Keep on rocking!
I bought the Katana-50 mkII, and I love it! Granted, I'm primarily a bassist, and just bought my first guitar in spring, so I don't have a long list of needs. But I can definitely now see how the Katana Artist mkII fits in their lineup, and how it would be fantastic for gigging guitarists (if there were any gigs to be had 😉). Great video! Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay awesome!
I bought a BKA MkII because of Dave's previous Katana reviews. It's an amazing combo amp, thanks to Dave for such an excellent demo! I was really impressed how the Direct Input line works for recording. I'm so glad Boss recognizes that Dave does have a following and we do buy what he reviews.
Wow Dave,,the eternally difficult to get slightly over driven changy chord strat tone without a valve amp at 14 mins then onto the dreamy lead tone was superb,maybe the last piece of the jigsaw for solid state amps which I've only ever used for too many years ,,an amazing amp in your hands,love it !!.
I watched your vid with Lee Anderton, really struck a chord with me about bands and egos. Absolute crime that a musician as in love with his craft as you isn't playing live and loud in a band 24/7. Love to hear more from you about your band experiences and life hurdles you've overcome?
Dave, great video. I love watching these just for your playing. You're amazing, and are nothing short of an inspiration. I wish I could learn to play from you
I came for the boss katana info and reviews before I buy one. But instead, what I got was a beautiful show and performances that left me in awe. That was amazing! You are very gifted. I can tell the years and hours of practice you have put into you’re playing. Good job man! Hats off to you brother
Sounds great, Dave. I really love the Katana amps. I bought the 100-212 for my daughter a few years ago and recently got this one for my wife. Appreciate the many, many features - and am a big fan of the line out. They sound great and do everything. You need the footswitch, though. Didn't know about that volume boost for solos - when my daughter finds out about that she's gonna start angling for a 'trade.'
I've had a Boss Katana 50 MK1 for about a year and a half now. It's sometimes more fun to watch you play yours, than to actually play mine! The things you make these Katanas do is amazing! You are amazing!
The entire video is amazing but....Dave.... when you pulled out the LP, you connected with your inner Peter Green and just absolutely moved me. Spot on!
Brother your playing is really good , I am 57 and still play and a classic rock dude and you have that feel when solos used to be so cool to listen to. Peace.
Was looking for a John frusciante tone video and saw your video then the next video was the Andertons interview and I can only say you’ve got yourself another fan here. You’ve become another one of my inspirations Dave and thank you so much for all the work you put on for us. It is truly appreciated and can only imagine being as good as you one day. Cheers ❤️
Boss couldn't have picked a better UA-cam guitarist to send that amp to.
Truth!!!
They missed the shirt, though ;-)
Agree 100%
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I'd love one!, Do they have a 100 watt version?
Boss may have gifted Dave the amp but they will get it back 100x over.
Dave is the gift that just keeps on giving
As a marketing investment alone his approval will sell the tons of these. It’s not just his playing ability that shines through he has the likability factor with a unsuppressable enthusiastic approach. Don’t know why they couldn’t make him their signature artist and demonstrator for BOSS UK & Europe.
You'll never stop looking for the perfect amp, and you know it.
I'm in the same boat... I've went through multiple Peavey 5150's, Valveking, Randall RG's, Boss Katana, Fender Mustang, Orange cr35rt... and now a PRS SE20 1x12 combo which I'm really digging. Orange is in 2nd place for me right now.
You'll keep going until you find the right Friedman for you don't worry 😉
Weird. I bought one and it’s perfect! Laney L5T-112 😍😍
@@benhockey3288 Eh, I just watched one vid where the guy opened up his Cantrell and it was crap work. He sent it back to Friedman. Seems like Friedman has the sound down but the work is contracted out to people who are rookies.
It makes total sense that one of the biggest fans of solid state amps gets gifted the Katana artist II....shoutout to Boss for knowing where their bread is buttered! Enjoy Dave! Really glad to see you get this....I'm thinking of getting the 50 watt MkII as I no longer gig outside my studio....cheers!
Get the 100. You won’t regret the extra $.$$ for the extra in/outs and loop.
@@knight1952 I have to agree...for the extra £$€ get the 100.
My neighbors are mad that I have a Katana Air lol that thing is crazy fun ha ha ha
Dave is not a fan of digital amps, more a solid state guy. And the effects in the Katana must be digital but for me doesn´t sound digital at all. I just use a spring reverb and the rest is the amp dry. I´m not sure if the Katana is digital. The fractal axe fx 3, Helix, kemper, pluggins, ... are digital. For me the Katana is more like the Orange cr120, the roland jazzchorus or the H&K Blackspirit
@@bloodreyna6700 good catch...I fixed it..and you're right...I meant solid state amps....my touring amp was a roland jazz chorus for years because it was reliable..and it was the 80s...it didn't like florescent tubing though...would buzz like hell with those neon tube lights...noise gate helped
This guy has something, he is pleasant to listen and moreover a good guitarist :-)
Sure is
Yes indeed. Epic jams on this channel :)
This guy could be in RHCP
The intro was perfect. I wonder how many guitarists in the world can improvise for that long in such a soulful and organic way. Maybe one hundred? Not many, for sure
A hundred??? You’re absolutely out of your mind. There are literally probably tens of thousands. None of that intro was a terribly tough improv. It was great feel, in a key; with some arpeggiation and licks and runs thrown in.
That’s not all all to take away for Dave. He is truly superb, but you’ve not met nearly enough guitarists is you honestly think that it true.
When the world tries to tell you something Dave you have to listen. You are the top man guitar player and the world will beat a path to your door given a chance. When all this lockdown madness is over we will be there for you, wherever the gigs are..
Just to reiterate what Dave said in his Andertons interview. That white strat is a Mexican strat that is completely stock. Listen to it.
Don't do this to me, I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a Mexican jazz bass already
Shaun Kelly do you happen to know what year ?
@@eddiebrown192 I believe Dave said it was an early 2000s model he bought.
Anderson's interview was epic! I actually have a lot more respect for Anderson's now. Dave is such a class individual and I wish nothing but the best for him!
@@eddiebrown192 2002 classic player 60s
Dave you are an amazing guitarist. I've only just found you (since you were on Andertons TV). I love the fact you give lessons with no ego and so freely and with such generosity. I love the fact I can relate to what you do (Hendrix / Green etc) I am old enough to be your mum (or possibly Grandmother) so won't offer to marry you but can wait until you are gigging again and will try to bring my whole band up to see you play ....it may well be our final outing 'cos we will probably sell our guitars, give up playing and all retire to old peoples homes :) lol!!!
For being a Mexican Strat it clearly speaks All languages fluently!!! Bravo Dave.
On a tube amp, the power tubes are running at full blast all the time. The master volume on a tube amp is before power tubes and it controls how much signal gets into the power tubes. With master volume cranked up, all the signal gets into the power tubes and when the tubes amplify the signal it is so large that it will drive the power tubes into distortion and hence you have power tube distortion. Boss tries to simulate this in the katana artist with the master volume in such a way that with the master cranked up, it will increase the headroom of the amp and to get distortion at bedroom volume you will have to crank up the gain knob instead. For bedroom or low volumes it is desirable to lower the master volume on the katana so that it will distort sooner by reducing the headroom. The bad part is that the amp won't sound as open or as good as with the master cranked up. Thus for sound quality, boss recommends to crank it up when gigging and reduce it for bedroom playing at low volumes. Basically, on the katana the master volume reduces the simulated plate voltage of the power tubes thus giving less headroom and more distortion. The watts knob on the katana is just a volume knob meaning that with the gain, volume and master knobs set the sound will be the same but at lower volume on low power setting and will be louder but sound the same on high power setting. This is not how the built in attenuator in my vht special 6 ultra tube amp works, it works by reducing plate voltage of power tubes to give less headroom and more distortion but the sound quality starts to suffer. This is what boss tries to simulate with master volume knob.
Yeah I was amazed at practice when I turned it up
That's one hell of a gift...but... if anyone deserves it....it's Dave! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
They sent an M1 Katana to the self proclaimed "KING OF GEAR REVIEWS" a while back and he did nothing but bash the M1 Katana claiming the Peavey Vyprr was a much better and more versatile amp. The reason given was that he didn't like amps where you first NEED to connect to a computer and use software in order for the amp to work properly.....WTF?.........Guys like Dave (who do NOT suggest that their subs write emails to companies asking them to send gear to the channel.....which translates to "FREE GEAR") are the ones who 100% DESERVE the gear!
I don't mean to bash on the KING OF GEAR REVIEWS but damn, after 14 yrs and 2,500 + videos, you need more than 5-6 licks 1-2 clean progressions and barre chords to EFFECTIVELY and professionally demonstrate the gears FULL capabilities that is GIFTED to you. Professional demonstrators have a responsibility to the companies who gift them FREE gear and part of that is being proficient with your instrument.
Tone King is a clown.
Personally, I have never liked the tone of TTK. I've watched probably a half dozen videos and his tone just doesn't do it for me. I won't use any bad adjectives to describe it, but not my cup of tea. But, he must be doing something right with his channel I guess.
Honestly, I used to like Tone King, until he put out a video about a Guitar World article that he clearly didn't read fully just to gin up people and get a bunch of clicks and political comments. I also grow weary of the number of channels that have become, "Hey, look at all the gear I have". I wish some of these channels would just identify as part of the marketing department of these companies.
@@noeticflatulence He has a dedicated following of maybe 100 or so at best. Look at his views, he barely gets 2,000 per vid. (Steve from Boston gets DOUBLE the views and he does nothing but 2hr live shows). I am puzzled as to why companies gift him so much gear. Sure, he seems like a nice guy and he's been around. My comment comes from a recent show where he actually said "I don't like to write in and ask for gear BUT....if you all want to see something else on this channel write in because we know at least Boss is listening...and maybe other companies will too" (which all translates to "I want more free gear").....because that's how he got the Katana Artist (a sub wrote an email to Boss asking them to send TTK a Katana). Keep in mind, this is as he sits in front of a backdrop of likely $200K + in amps and buys a new guitar just about once a week. SMH
@@Scott__C I couldn't agree more! I used to watch him many years ago when he did the shootouts and all (that is til I grew tired and his 7-8 "licks and riffs" as he calls them began to sound like nails on a chalk board.....no exaggeration, he hasn't played a new lick in 14 years!!!
The last couple years have been nothing more than "Look at what I bought today" shows. Comes across as very pretentious IMO.
The YT guitar King is alive and well and he proves it with every episode Long live Dave!!
Boss made a very wise choice to send Dave the Boss Katana Artist 100w mkII.
No one deserves this amp more than Dave.
Incredible intro and incredible amp ...im so happy that they gifted you this amp ..you deserved this and a lot more . Love from italy ❤💪
Dave is a physical reminder that tone is 99% hands and soul. 1% guitar.
The opening jam of this video is really great. It made me think of that old quote Eric Clapton used to describe Stevie Ray Vaughan. He said Stevie was like an “open channel” through which music seemed to just flow out of. He never seemed to need a minute to figure out where to go or what to do next. He was just a faucet for self-expression. Same kinda thing here imo. Truly impressive👍
Find your purpose , know your meaning, this man has done so with his guitar!
I pray the dear folks at BOSS see the value in their investment and reach out to you again and set you up with the GT1000. Send you into the stratosphere and onwards bound to those heavenly realms of tone and melody. Blessings Dave man.
I hope Lee 'The Captain' Anderton is watching. I have a feeling he will be or already has. Yes Lee this is 'just' a Mexican Strat through a Boss solid state amp. No, I agree, it doesn't sound like a £3500 Custom Shop through a similarly priced all valve boutique amp. In Dave's hands it sounds better.
Right, equipment means nothing to a really good player. Custom Shop bullshit and expensive boutique amps. Nice, but a real player makes a cheap ass guitar sound like heaven, just as Dave!
I don't share the suggestion in this comment about Lee Anderton.
People need to realize something - Mexican fenders are built almost identically to American fenders. The only real difference is that, instead of being made by master luthiers in America, they are made by master Luthiers in Mexico!
@@tjblanchard Absolutely. I made the point more as Lee likes to cradle his Custom Shop in his vids (which is absolutely fine of course!). But you are completely correct about the Mexican thing. I have a Mexican made Charvel San Dimas and it is fantastic. Its also the 'chunkiest' and most 'solid' feeling guitar I've ever played let alone owned. It feels almost indestructible if that makes sense?
My man spitting facts.
As a "tube only" guy, I have to admit the stuff Boss is putting out has been turning my head
Coming from a grandfather's deluxe twin reverb(I think) I baught the 100 wish I would have gone artist (though still not sure about the extra cost), but there are people that CAN NOT tell the difference with the right settings and soul! Not to mention it is lighter and easier to maintain (plug n play) go to the local shop and play with one, if nothing more it is a taste of a flavor I/you (may have) never expected... then I plugged into tone studio (a touch annoying, However worth it) blurred the lines a bit, though I still have a place for Grandpa's Golden Dinosaur, but with the ability to out put to a cab you can go very large with sound!!
I am yet again buying into Roland's solid state line. I got this same amp and currently only have tube amps (except for that first little practice amp we all start out on and can't quite bare to get rid of). Here is hoping I can enjoy it more than the Cube I had years ago. The Cube wasn't a bad amp for practice, but it did not hold up to the tube amps the other guys in my band had. I will update this after I unpack it this week!
Great seeing you in fine spirits. Congrats on the amp. Well deserved, and will sell many of 'em for Boss. Your word carries weight now, as we appreciate the integrity and passion that comes with it.
Dear lord ... please allow me for just 5 minutes ... 5 minutes to be able to play like this gentleman, that’s all I ask
Way to go Boss. Your PR dept just hit gold :) Dave is a gift to us all.
After watching your "Boss Katana 50 - Is it as good as they say??????" video from 2018 recently. I started looking into Boss amps. I ended up getting this exact amp a couple of weeks ago. Super happy that Boss gifted this amp to you. I must admit I've been excited to see your video on it. Digging in now. Woo hoo!!
Dave, i'm not a tube snob at all, but I guess I fall into the trap because I've wanted a 'nice tube amp' for years. Listening to you play through a solid state head makes me so happy and makes me re think my GAS! You rule dude
I have the Katana Artist MK2... it’s amazing. Highly recommend if your budget sits at that.
You just made my world better.
It's so much fun watching you enjoying the gear. It's obvious you just have fun. No expectations, no comparisions just enjoying new gear, and that what it's all about. I came here trying to find out if buying a mk2 is still sensibe now that the gen3 is out. But just watching you convinced me that what the mk2 offers will satisfy me for a very long time. thank you so much for sharing you love in playing guitar.
TBH: I tinkered with my Katana Artist MKII for about a month and almost sent it back, not really happy with the tone and BOSS Library didn't help much. So what changed. I adjusted the Internal Parametric EQ and quit trying to get the Wah Pedal to work from the back of the GA-FC. This amp has SO many options and the documentation is so poor it really needs its own manual. They way I'm using it isn't even discussed in the manual, it was curiosity and a parameter in the BOSS Library that clued me in. Plug your Wah/Vol Pedal into the back of the amp in the Exp Pedal/Dual Link plug, Use a FS-7 with dual cables into the back of the GA-FC. Program one switch for Vol/Wah other for whatever. This will give you Vol/Wah all the time VS using an effects block for it. So with the Artist MKII you can run (6) effects at the same time not just 4 or 5.. It also took a bit of time for the speaker to settle in. All good now.
Hi Dave, awesome that Boss reached out. Superb sound.
I literally saw the moment when Rory's spirit pushed into your soul. Brilliant job mate!
Great sounding amp ! Awesome sounding guitarist ! Really amazing ! Love your style ! I’m an guitar player for over 30 years now and it’s really awesome to find guitarist out there like this ! You got soul in your music ! It’s not just technical it’s got soul!
That’s fantastic Dave. You and that amp = Magic. If Boss had their act together you would be demoing their stuff worldwide. So well deserved 😀👍❤️❤️
One of the few channels I actually let the adds run on for, lets get Dave paid 😊
Wow nearly 70,000 subs, way to go Simps 👍
I had never heard of you until your interview with the Captain. I don’t know what to say... you’re amazing!
If the world goes back to normal, and gigs return, I'll buy one in a heartbeat... Great video Dave.
I havent played live since december and it properly feels like i never will again 😅😔
Paul JP Davis I’m a lucky few. We just had a killer open jam at an outdoor bar this passed Friday night and my band is averaging one house party a month....nothing taken for granted and it’s great for our listeners at the parties because we are truly playing our hearts out-playing like it is the last time we’ll ever play again........it just might be!
@@dbltap3332 thats awesome, well better there is a lucky few playing then nobody at all
Why not just buy one online? I'm considering this, or the 100 watt 1x12 mk2. 👍
Same, what did you get?
Boss need to send you the matching T-shirt - demoing a Boss in an 'Orange' T-shirt is an interesting choice...
World of AMEISO Boss can’t sell Boss branded t-shirts due to Hugo Boss clothing. Sad but true. I know there is stuff out there, but not big on the Boss name or logo.
Bought a Katana mkII about 3 weeks ago. It sounds great and no more $55 tube replacementsnot to mention it's lighter to carry. I've had two Blues juniors that just died on me so I'm sticking with SS amps from now on.
You're a tremendous inspiration, thank you for that!
And due to the fact that you're kinda lone out there in the aspect of testing and proving that cheaper gear is worth all of your skill and what you can achieve with it,
I'm even more thankful that you're out there for us.
Finally, even the larger companies take note of that and your immense genius on the six string that mean so much to us!
Keep on treading ur path, you're so good in it.
That "Machine Gun" inspired section was uncanny. When he hit the first note of the solo I was completely floored. Beautiful.
Yo fender hire this man!
He'll need a haircut and shave...😂
Its all amazing, and there's me playing songs like "reflections of my life" and love of the common people" in public at 74yrs, am I relevant, don't know, but luv Daves Playing, bless him xx. Rodge David kidderminster uk 🇬🇧
Hadn't touched my guitars in months, having been working all the time. Watching your stuff got me messing around again. Cheers! :D
I'm so blown away by the mkii 50.
The Artist would probably be too much joy for me.
These katanas are well worth every cent
It is great to see you with items like this amp. I have been around since maybe 30ish thousand? Subscribers. Its great to see in the past year or so that you haven't been put down and let everything get to you as much as it would do with others. Youre a very strong man and a great performer, guitarist and inspiration. Very nice video dave. Also loved the andertons interview, really showed the captain that gear doesn't mean everything and put him to shame with the end jam! Keep things going dave, I can see a very bright future for you. Also bought a jackhammer cause of you and looking at a origin 20h! Great demos
Absolutely excellent stuff, I keep showing your vids to a tone snob I know and he still won’t admit that solid state can sound good. Yet more proof as to otherwise
Thanks Dave !
I just found your channel searching for a Marshall studio amp. I was blown away and I'm going through all your vids!
Simply amazing!
By far my favorite single channel.
Keep up all the great content it is effecting so many people who love the guitar.
You should get your own signature model, Good Gravy Edition!
Cant believe ive still never test driven a katana, gotta get myself one to crank!!!
Same here.. 👍🙂
me neither, but i've got too many amps anyway, but it's still hard to resist the urge, i really like the sound of the cheap subzero amp dave demoed too.
Bought a katana 50 and returned it the same day
Boxy and way over hyped imo
You are not alone. I use Gt1 and know Boss Kicks ass.
@@Shaffc71 Oh wow. That's good to hear. Nothing is perfect for everyone surely.
Good on Boss for hooking you up with this. Make 'er sing Dave!
Dave after watching your very first video on the Boss katana 50 I decided to get one and I like you fell in love with it, I also bought one for my son, then when the mark 2 came out I purchased the katana mark 2. 100 watt alone with the foot control, two weeks ago I purchased the Boss Nextone 40 watt, and oh boy that’s a fabulous amp, and now my favorite, you really need to try the Nextone series you won’t believe how fantastic they are, when I am able to afford the Nextone 80 I will have it also, my wife said I was nuts but I am shooting for a Boss product in each room in my house ha ha I am a believer in Boss amps, I do have tube amps but not for long I am selling them.... thanks to you and the guitarist tone studio folks on you tube I am Boss all the way !
These things are great. I'm glad you are loving it. Interestingly, I find I prefer the variation voicings almost across the board.
Dave, I only found you on YT when Chappers did a shout out on you a month or two ago. You are a fantastic player and a great personality to watch and your honest reviews are entertaining and informative. Keep doing what you are doing. BTW, your intro playing on this video was killer, as was everything else. I laughed out loud when you mentioned being overstimulated. I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes when I''ve finished a long practice session I feel that my mind is racing at 100 Mph and I need to make a cup of tea and to sit down and relax to slow my mind down.
I love your playing and it’s a pleasure to watch a review with someone who can actually play music instead of just chugging the same chords, thank you Dave 👍
I love this amp. It might just be all you really need. Really convincing sounds, loud enough for the stage and great for going out direct to an audio interface and running it through cab IRs in the DAW. It's a fantastic product.
The fact that dave isn't in a famous band or a heavily pushed and successful solo career is proof of how garbage the music industry is.
My ex-bandmate, Joe, is the same. He used to be in a band with Neil Peart before RUSH stole him! Lol Fickle is music and fame.
He doesn't even have to look at his guitar during most of the intro, it's a part of himself!! WOW!! That amp sounds great!!
Fantastic amp, like all Katanas!
The amp itself is great, also liked a lot with the Marshall cab (what speakers are on it?), and also great with the DI!
I have 2 sugestions for future videos.
Katana 100 vs Artist
Other interestant thing to try is to connect your Zoom G5n to the "power amp in" of your Katana, i think the Zoom would sound even better!
Can you do that?
Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
Happy to see this video! I’m the lucky owner of an Artist MkII as well as an Orange OR15 plus PPC112 cab. Both are relatively affordable, they are very different beasts, and I love them equally. For playing with my band I think I’m gonna take the Boss, and the Orange can be my home amp. Just seems like a more practical option. Be well Dave!
Dave, your blessed with talent and skill that amp is cool, and so is the marshall code 50, just purchased one two weeks ago, great practice amp, and I have my amp!!
Amp snobs (I've been known for that) can't believe our ears. It really proves the point that it's the player and not (necessarily) the gear. I love your passion for your art and that it's really about the what works for you and not following the crowd. Very cool!!!!
I'll finish watching soon but the real question is: is there an amp and a guitar that do not sound good in your hands? I am still blown away by the bullet+subzero amp I watched yesterday.
Blessed by the light to sit in the dark, Just to hear you D man Always...
Dammit. Been getting itchy about one of these for a while... I'm blaming you, and my wife is now looking for you. I'd hide if I were you... 😂
Definition of playing with feeling. Fantastic
Love this dude! How do you have this level of energy?
I love what I do. :)
Dave, thank you. I'm just getting into guitar playing and I'm ready to make an amp purchase. This video really made helped me make my decision to buy a Boss.
A good guitar is crucial but having a great sounding amp is the key , I tried the Katana 50 it did not grab me, I own a Vox VTX 20 I love an organic sound, but this BOSS well never tried this BOSS, damn, but the Dave I love your playing the emotions of every note, their is passion in your playing, the mark of a great player, it's not about going Mach 1 on the board but expressing your emotions , the last guitar player I seen live to express emotions with his playing was David Gilmour in Toronto 2016 , there you go, this is guitar playing boys and girls,
I was sooo close to getting the 100w, but now I’m sold on spending the extra cash on the Artist! Thanks Dave, love your playing, constantly touches my soul.
They should have sent you a boss shirt to wear instead of the Orange shirt.
I swear boss sent this to every single guitar channel.
WoW Dave! I just came upon this after receiving my mk2 artist head. I'm still going through my old mk2 2x12 cab,saving my pennies for the waza 2x12. Thank you for the tones,tunes and inspiration. U da Man!
Another brilliant video. Fantastic playing. Dave, I watched your mental health video about your school experiences and I have to tell you I have so much respect for you. You found your purpose, expression through music, and your guitar playing is simply incredible. You’re a top man. Keep on rocking!
Dave, that was incredible my friend! Your playing was mind blowing as usual and your review was very down to the point. Thank you so much!
I bought the Katana-50 mkII, and I love it! Granted, I'm primarily a bassist, and just bought my first guitar in spring, so I don't have a long list of needs. But I can definitely now see how the Katana Artist mkII fits in their lineup, and how it would be fantastic for gigging guitarists (if there were any gigs to be had 😉). Great video! Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay awesome!
you playing awsome again today
And im realy happy for you enjoy it and jams with the boss Dave ⚡🔥🔥🔥✌🏽✌🏽
That jam could make any amp sound good! Luv it
I bought a BKA MkII because of Dave's previous Katana reviews. It's an amazing combo amp, thanks to Dave for such an excellent demo! I was really impressed how the Direct Input line works for recording.
I'm so glad Boss recognizes that Dave does have a following and we do buy what he reviews.
Wow Dave,,the eternally difficult to get slightly over driven changy chord strat tone without a valve amp at 14 mins then onto the dreamy lead tone was superb,maybe the last piece of the jigsaw for solid state amps which I've only ever used for too many years ,,an amazing amp in your hands,love it !!.
i love how you play..seriously.. so melodic..
I watched your vid with Lee Anderton, really struck a chord with me about bands and egos. Absolute crime that a musician as in love with his craft as you isn't playing live and loud in a band 24/7. Love to hear more from you about your band experiences and life hurdles you've overcome?
Duuude. I can listen to that opener aaaalllllll day.
Dave, great video. I love watching these just for your playing. You're amazing, and are nothing short of an inspiration. I wish I could learn to play from you
Always a pleasure to check your page and hear you play. Rock and Roll
I came for the boss katana info and reviews before I buy one. But instead, what I got was a beautiful show and performances that left me in awe. That was amazing! You are very gifted. I can tell the years and hours of practice you have put into you’re playing. Good job man! Hats off to you brother
I've been playing for years but watching this I've put my guitar in the bin
Take it out and play it. I’m sure your great. :)
Just sat down to practice and this has put me in the mood. Another glorious intro jam 👌🎶
Sounds great, Dave. I really love the Katana amps. I bought the 100-212 for my daughter a few years ago and recently got this one for my wife. Appreciate the many, many features - and am a big fan of the line out. They sound great and do everything. You need the footswitch, though. Didn't know about that volume boost for solos - when my daughter finds out about that she's gonna start angling for a 'trade.'
Dave is flying. His soul is flying.
Just found you today after learning guitar for a year and I'm so glad I did.
Had to add Big Dave I purchased this amp about 3 weeks ago. Very versatile. Love it too. Great amp. Take care 👋✌️🎸🎸
I've had a Boss Katana 50 MK1 for about a year and a half now. It's sometimes more fun to watch you play yours, than to actually play mine! The things you make these Katanas do is amazing! You are amazing!
That intro !!!!!! Pure heart in the music !!!!!!!!!!
Fancy you on Anderton's....the world will know about the grandest secret on YT.....well done Dave. Stay real, grace to you!
The entire video is amazing but....Dave.... when you pulled out the LP, you connected with your inner Peter Green and just absolutely moved me. Spot on!
Brother your playing is really good , I am 57 and still play and a classic rock dude and you have that feel when solos used to be so cool to listen to. Peace.
Result.. amazing gift from Boss⭐
Don't think I've ever seen you smile so much:)
Now we need a nice Hendrixy jam through the Katana please!
Was looking for a John frusciante tone video and saw your video then the next video was the Andertons interview and I can only say you’ve got yourself another fan here. You’ve become another one of my inspirations Dave and thank you so much for all the work you put on for us. It is truly appreciated and can only imagine being as good as you one day. Cheers ❤️