Boss Katana Artist MkII Overview

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Europe Boss Katana-Artist MkII: bit.ly/katanamk2
USA Sweetwater link : bit.ly/KatArt2
A basic overview showing how it works and what it's got, which is lots! Including pretty much every classic boss pedal you could want.
This versatile modeling amp is a solid tone factory and has been really enjoyable so far. The tones are simply so usable right away out of the box!
I'll show you the controls and some examples of the classic tones it produces. In my opinion this is above what I had hoped and beyond my expectations. You have to work hard to get anything less than great tone from it.
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  • @Taylor-kd6lr
    @Taylor-kd6lr3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic demonstration Mike. You were really able to bring out all of the things this amp can do. Definitely one of the better presentations I’ve see on the Katana. 👍 ⭐️💥

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @mr.banana4893
    @mr.banana48933 жыл бұрын

    I have the MK2 head in my 20 year old Mesa 4x12. Can definitely hold up to everything else I have.... easily. And I have GEAR. Definitely gig worthy. Fantastic pedal platform amp, if you're a pedal junkie. There's many incredible tricks this amp can do that no one really talks about. It's quickly becoming a secret weapon.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love it

  • @xctwowheels1973
    @xctwowheels19733 жыл бұрын

    And as always, your videos are a treat!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @yaguitar
    @yaguitar3 жыл бұрын

    I love my plain MK1 katana, this sounds even more awesome! Great video and lovely to see someone using an acoustic with it.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @jcoulter43
    @jcoulter433 жыл бұрын

    Great demo! Much like the HB's, you're turning on the GAS big-time! I had pretty much sworn off a new amp as I love using modelers, but this thing sounds fantastic and is an upgrade from the Mk I. Extremely versatile and spot on tones. God bless and rock on 😎👍🎸

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a sweet amp buddy that's for sure

  • @immortalgram
    @immortalgram3 жыл бұрын

    I think you put out the best demo of this amp. This amp is amazing and then some.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much buddy, I just tried to show what I would want to know. So happy it was helpful 😁🙏👍

  • @roughcollielover1784
    @roughcollielover1784 Жыл бұрын

    thanks...first demo I've seen that demos the acoustic setting. Very versatile amp. Considering this amp because of your review. Thanks again

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ValiRossi
    @ValiRossi Жыл бұрын

    Just bought one. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @CB-wi3vc
    @CB-wi3vc2 жыл бұрын

    So helpful. Great demo!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you found it useful mate. 😊👍🙏

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea3 жыл бұрын

    Top class review Mike! Thank you.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @kevinmoreau1351
    @kevinmoreau1351 Жыл бұрын

    Great job! I’m sold. Thanks

  • @zakklee2556
    @zakklee25562 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the demo . 1st time viewer , subscribed and 🔔

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and a very warm welcome to the channel my friend.

  • @Oilid
    @Oilid3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love this amp!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Surely do so far brother

  • @thegaindane
    @thegaindane3 жыл бұрын

    Great overview and sound samples of the mighty Katana. Boss made a homerun with that amp. I have the 100 mkII, and it's all I will ever need in my journey of learning to play guitar. I also use the line out signal, when I record my videos.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @drnerd
    @drnerd3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a mention for Brent, good touch! 👍

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @drnerd

    @drnerd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic I dig the vibe! 😉

  • @andrewc6224
    @andrewc62243 жыл бұрын

    [Applause] Great tapping!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @astewart9410
    @astewart94103 жыл бұрын

    I still truly love my old Katana 50 Mk1, but this is whole other world above it. Awesome demo.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate. The originals are still very cool tho

  • @astewart9410

    @astewart9410

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic They are indeed. Boss really knocked it out of the park with the Katana series. There's something for everyone, they're reliable and sturdy, they're affordable (compared to some others), and they all sound great. I tell everyone about them.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge fan.

  • @astewart9410

    @astewart9410

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic Me too. Honestly great stuff!

  • @Steven_SK
    @Steven_SK3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sounding amp. That covers it!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's incredibly versatile it's just plug in and it sounds great without any effort

  • @vincentmepstead6690
    @vincentmepstead66902 ай бұрын

    Agreed,great demo Mike.

  • @JackTheRabbitMusic
    @JackTheRabbitMusic3 жыл бұрын

    very cool demo, Mike! If I were in the market, this would definitely be high on my list. I am an admitted BOSS/Roland fan boy! Happy Friday the 13th, dude!🐰❤️🎸🎵🤝✌️

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    You and me both!

  • @chrisoxley7148
    @chrisoxley7148 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid ... thx , thinking of gittin' one now ...

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions3 жыл бұрын

    NICE demo of the Katana Mikey! \m/

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @metallion0738
    @metallion0738 Жыл бұрын

    Great review of this solid state amplifier, new subscriber here.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @TheLambLive
    @TheLambLive3 жыл бұрын

    If gigging comes back, and I can get a band together, this would most likely be the amp I'd go for... great intro btw 😁

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be cool!

  • @NoLuckTheBand
    @NoLuckTheBand2 жыл бұрын

    I subbed, just cause you asked so nicely! My buddy just got this amp n i wanted to check it out before i checked it out lol

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. That's hugely appreciated my friend. 😁👍🙏

  • @Johnny-oy9fh
    @Johnny-oy9fh3 жыл бұрын

    I have a mkI which is amazing....but really liking this version too...might have to get one....as well...

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It just sounds great on any setting. No silly gimmicks, just all great tone

  • @xctwowheels1973
    @xctwowheels19733 жыл бұрын

    the sound is better when output online!And it's a very good amp! I own a Fender LT50 which is great too!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes the line out is a really pleasant surprise. I thought it might be the pre amp but it's a faithful IR of the waza speaker!

  • @alexcastro7339
    @alexcastro73393 жыл бұрын

    Thats really really nice

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are great my friend. The tones are all just so useable right out of the box.

  • @alexcastro7339

    @alexcastro7339

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic I have the Katana MKII 50..... I'm just busting your chops dude.... 😎

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol ok

  • @dragan4658
    @dragan46583 жыл бұрын

    Mike has informative and entertaining videos. Watch a few episodes and like myself, I'm sure you will subscribe. I'm glad I did. Thanks Mike, keep up the great job!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx so much mate 😊🙏👍

  • @angusorvid8840
    @angusorvid88402 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Marshall man but I think these Katana Artists kick butt. Excellent amps, incredible value and versatility. And you don't have to worry about tubes.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Marshall man too mate and I totally agree with you.

  • @lehmusic2675

    @lehmusic2675

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bobby1970 I have the mK2 100 watt combo, I traded all my pedals in after getting it

  • @HC_GUITAR
    @HC_GUITAR3 жыл бұрын

    I have one of the mark 1 Katana amps and this looks like a very good, and versatile upgrade. Cheers Mike👍✌️

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate. They are really great amps!

  • @ricardotumang2189
    @ricardotumang2189 Жыл бұрын

    thank you 🇧🇷👏

  • @Johnny-oy9fh
    @Johnny-oy9fh3 жыл бұрын

    They should make a Artist head...

  • @lyrasimo

    @lyrasimo

    3 жыл бұрын

    why ?

  • @Looped-again

    @Looped-again

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I think they do now😂

  • @bluestom8342

    @bluestom8342

    Жыл бұрын

    Theo have done it 😂

  • @MrMixolydian7
    @MrMixolydian73 ай бұрын

    I have that gold top HB LP (lefty)! Love that guitar!!

  • @Johnny-oy9fh
    @Johnny-oy9fh Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to have a get one sooon

  • @drnerd
    @drnerd3 жыл бұрын

    I'm still to actually try any of the katanas, perhaps in the new year I'll try and get to a large store to demo one!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    You will not be disappointed. You plug in and there's simply a great useable tone. No fuss, just right first time.

  • @jessehutchings
    @jessehutchings Жыл бұрын

    I love mine. The tones are fantastic and I tested the 100W tone as quietly as I could in my room (lol) and there's no doubt this amp goes to stupid loud levels

  • @markstanford594
    @markstanford5943 жыл бұрын

    Great demo. I just purchased the MkII head and love it. I play it through the Bugera SC-112. I had considered the Artist, but could not justify the extra $260. I believe the Katana series is the best amp for the money on the market. I had the 50 watt version and sold it a year or so back. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you are loving the head as much.

  • @stevef4010

    @stevef4010

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic That's what she said.

  • @omarqabbani27

    @omarqabbani27

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic @Mark Stanford Yeah I’m having trouble justifying the Artist too because I started playing 2-3 months ago (I have a player Strat but got no amp yet!), not sure if should go with the 100 or screw it and get the Artist? Would really appreciate your guys advices’

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've tried them all and have been so impressed. The artist has more bells and whistles that will serve well if you are progressing to studio work or live, but perhaps not justifiable for the bedroom. It really depends on your budget and long term aspirations my friend. I wouldn't be without the artist now. 😊👍

  • @markstanford594

    @markstanford594

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omarqabbani27 If you have the extra 250 bucks, I would go for the Artist. The speaker is set up for the amp, which is a plus. Spend a little more and cry only once!

  • @andyguitar3805
    @andyguitar3805 Жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. We will miss you ❤

  • @threadoflife
    @threadoflife Жыл бұрын

    I just picked this up to try it out and compare to my Soldano SLO 30 and sorry to say I’ll be keeping my Soldano lol, I thought I could get away with a solid state amp, but I just don’t think anything can replace the incredible sound I’m getting out of my Soldano it’s just a perfect tone to me and it will do it all. For a daily practice amp though it’s an ideal amp. I just can’t part with the rich tubed clean sound the Soldano delivers it’s literally incredible.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    I love the slo30 they are different amps but the katana is a great sounding amp

  • @jackblack2321

    @jackblack2321

    Жыл бұрын

    I play in a gay rock cover band. In the gay rock comunity we all play SolDano amp love them. It's funny how us guys only love certain things and Soldano is one and gay sex is the other..this amp sound good but I love the Soldano...

  • @Wooburnmusic

    @Wooburnmusic

    3 ай бұрын

    I suppose we are going to be in for DISTORTION like nearly all of these reviews,my Boss SD1 and SD2 pedals do distortion very well, can't watch anymore sorry, Soldano definitely rules.

  • @sawbonesquad4876
    @sawbonesquad48763 жыл бұрын

    i love mine. so much better than my MKI.(RIP lil buddy).

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool mate. I can't seem to get a bad tone out of it.

  • @gherardomagnini8071
    @gherardomagnini80713 жыл бұрын

    Cool demo Mike, does this amp use some of the COSM tecnology?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and yes I believe it does

  • @Taylor-kd6lr
    @Taylor-kd6lr3 жыл бұрын

    Mike, it would be great if you could do a demo of the XTone Pro. I would really like to see what you would be able to do with it. I've heard great things about them.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me see what I can do for you buddy

  • @JohnMcGFrance
    @JohnMcGFrance Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I’m considering a new amp and this looks like a strong contender. Is it a lot better than the normal Katana 100? It’s quite a lot more money. I’m also looking at the Line 6 Catalyst amps but the need for a midi footswitch is putting me off and they seem a bit less versatile.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    I love the katana it's prefect

  • @thecentralscrutinizerr
    @thecentralscrutinizerr2 жыл бұрын

    Here's the question (and most everybody leaves this out), how many simultaneous effects does it allow to be ran at once? I know you can hook up effects to it, but you can do that with any amp. This is why the Boss GT-100 is still my goto guitar processor. Completely assignable control of the entire footswitch array, from momentary effects (ala Eddie Van Halen) to multiple effects (and their parameters) being changed with either the foot switch or the expression pedal. Want to cut the mids, bump the treble, turn on the phaser, activate the Wah, turn off the reverb, activate the delay, and turn on the lead boost all with a single button press? You can do that with the Boss GT-100.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love my boss gt100 and gigged with it regularly.

  • @sinistrality7883

    @sinistrality7883

    2 жыл бұрын

    you can run 5 effects at once with this amp, as for the second one you've mentioned are you talking about presets? because yes you can run presets on this amp and with a GA-FC you can go into each preset and turn on and off every individual effects.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can totally. Thanks for mentioning it as I forgot

  • @tommywallberg
    @tommywallberg8 ай бұрын

    I wonder if the head amp doesn’t have a bit more foot switch opportunities. Meaning you don’t need to mess around with the knobs during a live performance

  • @dblhlr
    @dblhlr2 жыл бұрын

    wish I could have seen the amp adjustments you were making......but still some good info, thx

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry!

  • @JTB--
    @JTB-- Жыл бұрын

    Can this Amp connect to a PC/MAC via USB to use with a DAW to record and do guitar tracking? Thanks

  • @fattommy4436
    @fattommy44364 ай бұрын

    14:51 oh my god that tone 😮

  • @JohnShalamskas
    @JohnShalamskas Жыл бұрын

    Allow me to paraphrase: "The 50W setting is too loud for this location, and the 100W setting is RIGHT OUT." I bet the headroom at 100W is excellent. Great pedal platform, in case you use any external pedals.

  • @lol_itsnot_erick4385
    @lol_itsnot_erick43852 ай бұрын

    Does it have to heat up before each use or in general

  • @doonthepan1290
    @doonthepan1290 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. njoy.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc8 ай бұрын

    Miss you Mike.

  • @madcarrot2022
    @madcarrot20223 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I'm hearing some high frequency sparkles on the acoustic guitar which I believe you are not suppose to hear from just a 12 inch woofer without the tweeter. Did you get that high end from the line out or the mic?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I took pretty much all of the line out signal when I heard the recording back. It seems to have an IR almost identical to the speaker in the combo. It's the best line out representation of an amp ice ever heard. You are right though, for some reason the acoustic does sound slightly zingy. I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out. It's subtle and doesn't it me of using it but I would eq it a little for a recording.

  • @madcarrot2022

    @madcarrot2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic Thanks for the update.. Im really learning towards getting one of these amps, I occasionally need an acoustic amp this seems can get the job done adequately, which is a huge plus. I heard lot people saying the modelling amp lacks the attack response of a valve amp and feels very different, do you feel the same? I'm considering either this or a Marshall DSL40CR/ Blackstar HT40 MKII as main amp.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Steven Avis there will be a difference as modellers have to convert the signal, however latency is so minimal I've not really 'felt' it. You could say it's no worse than the effects of the tube amp squish/sag compression effect. So it could be argued that the opposite is true. If you're a super high end player who can feel such tiny differences, then you'll probably be spending ten times this for an amp anyway. At the same time players like that can usually make any gear sound great. I was very happy with the sound of the acoustic guitar settings and would be very happy to gig with this amp. As always I would try one out for yourself at a store if you can. I think you'll be very pleasantly surprised how usable all of the tones are immediately. It's been voiced brilliantly and just sounds right and feels responsive to play.

  • @madcarrot2022

    @madcarrot2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Chinaguitarsceptic Thanks for the reply. I'm the opposite of a high end player - just getting into electric guitar and want a decent amp to start with. Somehow all the local stores run out of all Katanas. The Marshall DSL40CR sounds amazing I'm sure i'll be very happy with it, but really love the feature and versatility of the Katana, your acoustic demonstration is what really sold me I thought I can get away with this for my acoustic without getting a fishman loudbox for occasional use. I also like the fact that this has a top end speaker in it, I own a lot hi-fi speakers, the upper spectrum of the same speaker brand makes huge difference. Most people seem speak very highly about the Katana, the criticism usually around "does not feel like an valve amp" or does not cut through band mix very well. If an advanced player like you cannot feel the responsiveness difference then it should be more than good enough for me. Have you tried this in live situation?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@madcarrot2022 no sadly I've only had it in lockdown

  • @guenterbortz5957
    @guenterbortz59573 жыл бұрын

    What have you done to me? Have i to leave my beloved tubes?? So many options, all can be changed by a tablet app and managed by Midi! Sounds really interesting and maybe a 2x12 cab will give enough headroom for a loud gig..... There is a external out build in? Yeah, i think so; it's a Boss! Thx for that overview and stay safe ☮️

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes there are 2 more 16 ohm speaker outs

  • @EliKRistberg

    @EliKRistberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trust me at 100w and the master on 10 o clock you can't even hear the drummer haha

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is very very loud

  • @baronvonchickenpants6564
    @baronvonchickenpants65642 жыл бұрын

    After owning and giging the MK1 100 combo,( loving it) is this worth the upgrade....so tempting Try the android app katana librarian and set it up on your phone

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't got an original to compare. I know I can get a bad sound out of this amp though

  • @bryscorpio
    @bryscorpio2 жыл бұрын

    I looove my artist MK2...question. I want a good 4x4 half stack cabinet. What is a good one with this as a head

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've run it through my Marshall 4x12 and it sound great. But it also sounds good through the Benton 2x12 with v30s

  • @toddwilliamson2651
    @toddwilliamson26515 ай бұрын

    The WAZA speaker is the un acknowledged star of the combo and the reason it is 2 bills more than the head. It’s really amazing and is ‘tuned’, so to speak, to the Katana. It sounds even better after it breaks in. Maybe the best amp pound for pound ever made. I own a JC120, Quilter, Orange Rocker head, and an ENGL Fireball head. Owned Fenders and Marshalls. Not going to lie the ENGL is better, but also costs 4 x as much and is loud, Loud, and LOUD regardless of attenuation. Even more amazing with the Katana is when you use the MIDI input for your Helix or whatever. That speaker is a real star, believe me, it sounds so good I rarely use the other amps. I do think you need another 2x12 preferably the one that goes with this for a big enough metal sound if you are playing with another guitarist who is using a Marshall or something.

  • @rpeirce9044
    @rpeirce9044 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Curious what model that HB guitar is!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Is a mark 2 less Paul

  • @rpeirce9044

    @rpeirce9044

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I can’t seem to find that one on the Thomann site. Really a beautiful guitar.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure they do them any more I'll have a look for you

  • @matthewb.751
    @matthewb.7512 жыл бұрын

    greetings Gents. Great video! Thank you! I just got my katana mk 2 and now starting to understand it. I also picked up the GA-FC foot pedal. does anybody know what button you press on the foot controller to run the solo boost on the panel of the amp?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers. You just program it to any button I believe

  • @bobby1970

    @bobby1970

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about buying two of these amps so I can have stereo sound. I guess I'll need some kind of stereo pedal to get stereo sound from my mono guitar?

  • @matthewb.751

    @matthewb.751

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bobby1970 Boss just dropped the price last week in Oregon (9-5-22) to $499 on amazon and guitar center. I am going to grab a second one to run two with my GA-FC controller. I used to play a Mesa boogie 5:25 amp and I loved it to be honest these Katanas are super reliable with no tube hassles for gigging musicans and I feel like I can get about 90% of the sound of my old mesa so for hauling an amp around from gig to gig the katana artist Mk2 is pre genius. The best solid state amp I have played without the high prices of tube amps

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Well worth every penny

  • @Firdaus_Sulaiman85
    @Firdaus_Sulaiman853 жыл бұрын

    If I buy this Boss amplifier. Do I not need to buy an acoustic amplifier? Is the acoustic channel the same as we use an acoustic amplifier?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @GetawaysandGuitars
    @GetawaysandGuitars3 жыл бұрын

    Just wait till you download the Boss tone studio! A whole new world LOL ;0)

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm frightened of option paralysis

  • @matthewb.751
    @matthewb.7512 жыл бұрын

    instead of using a Mic, can you run the line out direct to the snake and connect to FOH sound from your katana artist?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @matthewb.751

    @matthewb.751

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic question: the line out is a quarter inch cable. is it balanced? will it sound professional like my fishman then has an XLR balanced line out?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it sounds really great 👍

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Жыл бұрын

    This is on my bucket list after I pay off my Fender strat. I like that the control panel is on front instead of on top like the other Boss Katanas Thanks man 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸 cool Gary Moore riff. Love that song. He was awesome 👍💯

  • @jesseeppmusic
    @jesseeppmusic Жыл бұрын

    Hey brother thank you for this! Just curious what you mean by “2 banks of effects?” Thanks!

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    There are actually 3

  • @jesseeppmusic

    @jesseeppmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic so every time u switch the bank (a,b,c) the effects change along with it? :)

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @jesseeppmusic

    @jesseeppmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic thank you this was of great help ~ I’m getting this amp :)

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    Жыл бұрын

    It's really great

  • @charliesullivan1886
    @charliesullivan18862 жыл бұрын

    I see you keep stepping on a pedal on the floor are you using the GAFC foot switch?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it's a must

  • @charliesullivan1886

    @charliesullivan1886

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic i just found you today, when . is your next upload don't want to miss you

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I upload twice a week usually Tuesday and Thursday and I do a live show Friday and Sunday. So glad you like the channel and hope you subbed? And ring the bell 🔔 😍

  • @charliesullivan1886

    @charliesullivan1886

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic yes I did. I like the way you explained The Katanas features and tones. I've seen a lot of you tube videos on the amp but I enjoyed your Way.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much my friend. 💜

  • @JonRaffety
    @JonRaffety3 жыл бұрын

    That song at the end is FIRE!!! what is it?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers. It's just something I wrote

  • @JonRaffety

    @JonRaffety

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic NICE!

  • @wrangler10
    @wrangler103 жыл бұрын

    the question is ...does this worth double the price of the original katana 100 mkII ?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very good question given that both sound so good. I haven't had them side by side but I think Andy did and he seemed to say that the artist was worth the extra money if you have it.

  • @terrytickler
    @terrytickler3 жыл бұрын

    Boss Roland rule

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    They do!

  • @patrickfitzgerald2861
    @patrickfitzgerald28613 жыл бұрын

    Well done Michael! Will the half-watt setting get quiet enough to avoid upsetting your neighbors, or do you need to use headphones? 😎

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate. Yes you can get it quiet enough, but it's no work as it sounds cracking through the outputs too

  • @patrickfitzgerald2861

    @patrickfitzgerald2861

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic Thanks bud! 😎

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@patrickfitzgerald2861 my pleasure mate

  • @umbertoyltp
    @umbertoyltp3 жыл бұрын

    Out of the Katana range the Katana Air would suit my home needs best, I'm not a combo kinda guy. And then the Spark comes in shaking up the guitar world! Like The Move used to sing in the sixties : "What am I supposed to do now" (Goodbye Blackberry Way) ??

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boss are putting out such great options these days. I'm glad to see they are still at the front of pushing the envelope. My first ever pedal was a boss hm2. The air looks great but I've not done the whole spark thing because I'm not a 'bandwagon' kind of tuber 😊👍 From what i can see it looks cool too.

  • @RicMason

    @RicMason

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL, hm2 , great legendary pedal. Coincidence, too funny because Boss just announced the hm2 reissue yesterday. Also Helix just added the hm2 to their update 3.0. So happy, got the artistmkii yesterday. -15% Zzounds. com $510. shipped overnight. Amazing online, 22 hours to my door. Still have to support my local guitar store, but they couldn't get one and GC said a week. Appreciate and enjoyed your review! Cheers

  • @rockngpa5094
    @rockngpa50943 жыл бұрын

    Watching other videos and this amp is really similar to the Marshall Code series. When you have to put time on your computer to program your amp your losing playing time ..

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I found no need to use the pc the amp had great tone or of the box. Check out the presets

  • @waylong25

    @waylong25

    2 жыл бұрын

    Every CODE I've ever tried sounds like butt compared to the Katana

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a great unit

  • @shyarknight4495
    @shyarknight44952 жыл бұрын

    is this a tube emulator amp?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like a tube amp that's for sure

  • @davidmacleod9313
    @davidmacleod931310 ай бұрын

    Do you find that the Kantana hurts your ears?

  • @yourfavoritedemon9473
    @yourfavoritedemon94733 жыл бұрын

    Its absolutely awesome how "budget" gear (no offence) can sound amazing .. wow

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it! Yes you don't have to spend a fortune these days to get nice sounding kit, even in the hands of a hack like me!! :-)

  • @yourfavoritedemon9473

    @yourfavoritedemon9473

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic well, I would say that your hands are really the trick in here ) But yeah - I must admit that after watching few of review vids I am seriously considering selling my Marshall set and go Katana ... something I never thought I would say.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yourfavoritedemon9473 here's my take on it buddy. If you can afford to I'd keep the Marshall. My katana sits on top of my half stack. Never really use anything but the katana now but I love all my amps too much to get rid

  • @matthewb.751

    @matthewb.751

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was going to purchase a marshall tube amp for killer sound, but was in Nashville a few ago saw several bands had the katana artist mk 2. I asked them why not a tube amp. they said that it sounds almost as good or 80% of a tube amp but prefer solid state cuz they're constantly hauling amps around and dont want to worry about broken tubes or replacing tubes.. these two guitar players at two different bars on Broadway were excellent and both use the katana artist mk 2 with the GA-FC footcontroller. They both said almost as good as tube but better versatility and functionality. hot and cold weather hauling an amp in and out constantly gigging. They said no worry with dealing with tubes. The katana 100 artist mk 2 was plenty loud and they preferred the amp to a helix or pod go pedal. I literally came home from Nashville and ordered the katana artist mk2 over the Marshall DSL 40....

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    You won't regret it.

  • @tallthinkev
    @tallthinkev3 жыл бұрын

    Far too complicated for me. Anyway, how much does it weigh?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    11Kg

  • @colinmortimore218

    @colinmortimore218

    2 жыл бұрын

    19kg

  • @RayPryke
    @RayPryke3 жыл бұрын

    Is that 30 watt?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    100W bud

  • @RayPryke

    @RayPryke

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic From your demo it seem like a great amp. One thing I wished Boss would have done, for convenience, is have another input so U could use both acoustic and electric using the same amp, although U could use the electric through a pedal. That defeats the object of all the infinite tones on the amp though.

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or you could use an aby pedal to put both guitars into one input

  • @RayPryke

    @RayPryke

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chinaguitarsceptic I hadn't thought of that. Thinking of buying a Boss pedal but I have no experience of them. Are they easy to set up?

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes very

  • @RobertMurphy-wm3ge
    @RobertMurphy-wm3ge3 жыл бұрын

    yo you totally stole netflix intro guy...

  • @Chinaguitarsceptic

    @Chinaguitarsceptic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @midifalcon4965
    @midifalcon49653 ай бұрын

    This is just SAD!

  • @allendorcoodo9305

    @allendorcoodo9305

    3 ай бұрын

    Why

  • @frethustler478

    @frethustler478

    7 күн бұрын

    He isn’t with us anymore 😔

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