Boss Katana Artist MKII - Could This Be My Perfect Amp

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2020
  • 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. : )
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  • @paulwatson9217
    @paulwatson9217 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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.

  • @ileesamsaoh
    @ileesamsaoh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Boss couldn't have picked a better TH-cam guitarist to send that amp to.

    • @brutus6328
      @brutus6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Truth!!!

    • @fernandoperezc.7036
      @fernandoperezc.7036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      They missed the shirt, though ;-)

    • @rgarcia4412
      @rgarcia4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree 100%

    • @miklu26
      @miklu26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @darrellmay4502
      @darrellmay4502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love one!, Do they have a 100 watt version?

  • @riverman6655
    @riverman6655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    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!

    • @knight1952
      @knight1952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Get the 100. You won’t regret the extra $.$$ for the extra in/outs and loop.

    • @stevendearden8030
      @stevendearden8030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@knight1952 I have to agree...for the extra £$€ get the 100.

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My neighbors are mad that I have a Katana Air lol that thing is crazy fun ha ha ha

    • @bloodreyna6700
      @bloodreyna6700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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

    • @riverman6655
      @riverman6655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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

  • @BanthamLegend
    @BanthamLegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You'll never stop looking for the perfect amp, and you know it.

    • @ballsofdoom3124
      @ballsofdoom3124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @benhockey3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You'll keep going until you find the right Friedman for you don't worry 😉

    • @ryanboshell6124
      @ryanboshell6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Weird. I bought one and it’s perfect! Laney L5T-112 😍😍

    • @hootowl6354
      @hootowl6354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @johnnorth9355
    @johnnorth9355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    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..

  • @danielebattistelli4766
    @danielebattistelli4766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    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

    • @shoeonhead
      @shoeonhead ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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.

  • @travycemusic1222
    @travycemusic1222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    This guy has something, he is pleasant to listen and moreover a good guitarist :-)

    • @5150show
      @5150show 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sure is

    • @svenzia
      @svenzia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes indeed. Epic jams on this channel :)

    • @aztecwhistle9122
      @aztecwhistle9122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy could be in RHCP

  • @valeriolongo447
    @valeriolongo447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Incredible intro and incredible amp ...im so happy that they gifted you this amp ..you deserved this and a lot more . Love from italy ❤💪

  • @MarcieHarding
    @MarcieHarding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    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!!!

  • @oldmanzen6682
    @oldmanzen6682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @markgutteridge6830
    @markgutteridge6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Dave, awesome that Boss reached out. Superb sound.

  • @PilchHarmonics
    @PilchHarmonics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @tomdameek
    @tomdameek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 😀👍❤️❤️

  • @thiemoneumann9893
    @thiemoneumann9893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @rohanjangam511
    @rohanjangam511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @jimmycampbell78
    @jimmycampbell78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @johnnymovz
    @johnnymovz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had never heard of you until your interview with the Captain. I don’t know what to say... you’re amazing!

  • @redroverthefngamecat
    @redroverthefngamecat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!!

  • @donhurst7627
    @donhurst7627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the channel ..… so real . Your enthusiasm makes me smile. … absolutely enjoy the reviews and information. what a talent . Great playing.

  • @KickflipGnasty
    @KickflipGnasty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Six minutes of sheer guitar ecstacy. Thank you Dave, that was beautiful!

  • @spacemanzero9874
    @spacemanzero9874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I literally saw the moment when Rory's spirit pushed into your soul. Brilliant job mate!

  • @jcd13able
    @jcd13able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

    • @jimgillis8522
      @jimgillis8522 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I was amazed at practice when I turned it up

  • @Erick1340
    @Erick1340 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to you shred while I work definitely makes things more fun! Thanks, Dave.

  • @knowitall1694
    @knowitall1694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dave. Great demo. I always wanted to hear it through a quad box and you did it. Great sounding amp.

  • @bryan4905
    @bryan4905 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The YT guitar King is alive and well and he proves it with every episode Long live Dave!!

  • @joghyjobie
    @joghyjobie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You just made my world better.

  • @michaeldaugette802
    @michaeldaugette802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @mxaxe5591
    @mxaxe5591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @SirJamalong
    @SirJamalong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Find your purpose , know your meaning, this man has done so with his guitar!

  • @omegasunn
    @omegasunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

    • @DBoyyxD
      @DBoyyxD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the Katana Artist MK2... it’s amazing. Highly recommend if your budget sits at that.

  • @DiggingFrance
    @DiggingFrance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool of Boss to send you that! Well deserved. I have the 100 and love it. Great time to be playing guitar, equipment wise.

  • @Andrew-xf3wb
    @Andrew-xf3wb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been pouring over videos of the katana MK2 for the last week and ive fallen in love with everything i've heard. I think your video finally sold me. Imma get one!. Absolutely Godly sound coming from this unit and when you ran it threw the jcm900 cab.. I smiled. Thank you Dave.

  • @brutus6328
    @brutus6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    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.

    • @robertgiamerese9382
      @robertgiamerese9382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Tone King is a clown.

    • @josephwillcoxson7334
      @josephwillcoxson7334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

    • @brutus6328
      @brutus6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@josephwillcoxson7334 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

    • @brutus6328
      @brutus6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @jamesnabors5240
    @jamesnabors5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!!

  • @Dizzle7771
    @Dizzle7771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just sat down to practice and this has put me in the mood. Another glorious intro jam 👌🎶

  • @sl.is.google
    @sl.is.google 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

  • @streetshooters
    @streetshooters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Way to go Boss. Your PR dept just hit gold :) Dave is a gift to us all.

  • @roughcollielover1784
    @roughcollielover1784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demo on what sounds can be achieved with this amp. Of course your knowledge and playing made this amp shine. I've been a tube amp guy for so long but Boss and few other makes are swaying me to solid state thanks

  • @RichardONeil
    @RichardONeil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @cresshead
    @cresshead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Boss made a very wise choice to send Dave the Boss Katana Artist 100w mkII.

  • @mikedreucci4236
    @mikedreucci4236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    No one deserves this amp more than Dave.

  • @chrisb8193
    @chrisb8193 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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👍

  • @gnarwals869
    @gnarwals869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to check your page and hear you play. Rock and Roll

  • @shaun64vet
    @shaun64vet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Just to reiterate what Dave said in his Andertons interview. That white strat is a Mexican strat that is completely stock. Listen to it.

    • @yallevereatenbeans2723
      @yallevereatenbeans2723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don't do this to me, I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a Mexican jazz bass already

    • @eddiebrown192
      @eddiebrown192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaun Kelly do you happen to know what year ?

    • @shaun64vet
      @shaun64vet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eddiebrown192 I believe Dave said it was an early 2000s model he bought.

    • @squidsleap
      @squidsleap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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!

    • @tomrabbani
      @tomrabbani 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eddiebrown192 2002 classic player 60s

  • @chaosincarnate380
    @chaosincarnate380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hadn't touched my guitars in months, having been working all the time. Watching your stuff got me messing around again. Cheers! :D

  • @bw935
    @bw935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those swells.... yeah wow.... Dave your playing. Hitting home right now with everything going on in my life right now. Keep doing what you do its magical. I purchased my orange cr120 off your recommendation. Looks like its time to add another to the collection.

  • @justanotherinternetmusicia1248
    @justanotherinternetmusicia1248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @TheLambLive
    @TheLambLive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    If the world goes back to normal, and gigs return, I'll buy one in a heartbeat... Great video Dave.

    • @Pauld62
      @Pauld62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I havent played live since december and it properly feels like i never will again 😅😔

    • @dbltap3332
      @dbltap3332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

    • @Pauld62
      @Pauld62 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dbltap3332 thats awesome, well better there is a lucky few playing then nobody at all

    • @Spacemonster2024
      @Spacemonster2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not just buy one online? I'm considering this, or the 100 watt 1x12 mk2. 👍

    • @pipespeeps5349
      @pipespeeps5349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, what did you get?

  • @brivington2011
    @brivington2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @christophervincent8420
    @christophervincent8420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally got to watch your "how to unlock the fretboard". Thank you! That made tons of sense. It really enforced what I "thought" would work. Because I was learning the blues and country scale. Now, I just need to do this. I knew I was on the right track

  • @stevegordon5262
    @stevegordon5262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave. I love your intelligent crazy honesty. You are a one off who has the ability to connect. Keep doing what ever it is you do.

  • @dingdong6069
    @dingdong6069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    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.

    • @janbrenner9488
      @janbrenner9488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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!

    • @fritsvanzanten3573
      @fritsvanzanten3573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't share the suggestion in this comment about Lee Anderton.

    • @tjblanchard
      @tjblanchard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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!

    • @dingdong6069
      @dingdong6069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

    • @void0094
      @void0094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My man spitting facts.

  • @SentinelPokie
    @SentinelPokie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dave is a physical reminder that tone is 99% hands and soul. 1% guitar.

  • @korybeireis7339
    @korybeireis7339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @korybeireis7339
      @korybeireis7339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should get your own signature model, Good Gravy Edition!

  • @LicksoftheLegend
    @LicksoftheLegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man it is so cool seeing your channel blow up man. Andertons and now boss sending you amps. Really happy for you dude! You deserve all of it.

  • @Thrash155
    @Thrash155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome1728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    As a "tube only" guy, I have to admit the stuff Boss is putting out has been turning my head

    • @phoenixb1022
      @phoenixb1022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!

    • @cwwisk
      @cwwisk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @albertfarraro5523
    @albertfarraro5523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome playing as always. Enjoy the amp. You deserve it. Love your vids.

  • @erifkind
    @erifkind 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is a great demonstration of the zone that a great new piece of gear can send the player into. I love having those experiences with pedals in particular. And when I do, so do my neighbors 🤘 Nice playin!’ 🎸🤘🤘

  • @portuguesebeer5069
    @portuguesebeer5069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 🍺🤘

  • @tacticaltoast2384
    @tacticaltoast2384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Yo fender hire this man!

    • @Astro-zy6zl
      @Astro-zy6zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He'll need a haircut and shave...😂

  • @Sus_blues
    @Sus_blues 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ❤️

  • @aaronp6426
    @aaronp6426 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @worldofameiso5491
    @worldofameiso5491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Boss need to send you the matching T-shirt - demoing a Boss in an 'Orange' T-shirt is an interesting choice...

    • @brymills
      @brymills 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @GuitarsandDrones
    @GuitarsandDrones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 👍

  • @michaelpotter1762
    @michaelpotter1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @brainstain2904
    @brainstain2904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Dave you are an excellent melodic guitarist love your channel I just got a spark and now after hearing you I will buy an MK11!

  • @5150show
    @5150show 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Dave !

  • @misterknightowlandco
    @misterknightowlandco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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.

    • @davidmacleod9313
      @davidmacleod9313 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @DaveDuggan_
    @DaveDuggan_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly deserved Dave. You're a great musician, guitar player and above all, human being. Excellent demo too btw!

  • @Chaseracing
    @Chaseracing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a lot of feeling in those fingers. Great job Dave!!!

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Blues-man.
    @Blues-man. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 !

  • @armax00
    @armax00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @brianfalls7128
    @brianfalls7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, the intro is absolutely epic! You were definitely playing with passion there. What a guitar god! I also really enjoyed the Anderson’s video with the Captain.

  • @MrPablo616
    @MrPablo616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this, thanks Dave. I was steering towards the Katana MK2 50 but might go for this instead! Great video 👌

  • @oncameramastery
    @oncameramastery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cant believe ive still never test driven a katana, gotta get myself one to crank!!!

    • @TheLambLive
      @TheLambLive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here.. 👍🙂

    • @crabbtrixexp
      @crabbtrixexp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @Shaffc71
      @Shaffc71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bought a katana 50 and returned it the same day
      Boxy and way over hyped imo

    • @robertclarkguitar
      @robertclarkguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not alone. I use Gt1 and know Boss Kicks ass.

    • @robertclarkguitar
      @robertclarkguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Shaffc71 Oh wow. That's good to hear. Nothing is perfect for everyone surely.

  • @medusasnoggin
    @medusasnoggin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this dude! How do you have this level of energy?

  • @LordKarasuman
    @LordKarasuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just find your channel today, you are awesome! Beautiful sound man! Such feeling!

  • @Menvadi
    @Menvadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg! That feeling youre playing with!! Beeeaaauutyful!! Best solo ever!

  • @kevinelliottbelfast
    @kevinelliottbelfast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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... 😂

  • @surg71
    @surg71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They should have sent you a boss shirt to wear instead of the Orange shirt.

  • @jeflammering5620
    @jeflammering5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you playing awsome again today
    And im realy happy for you enjoy it and jams with the boss Dave ⚡🔥🔥🔥✌🏽✌🏽

  • @randallmorgan5184
    @randallmorgan5184 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer right hand!!!! I just bought an amp just like this one and I’m so pumped up about it! Thanks for the video

  • @brianm9902
    @brianm9902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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,

  • @jeffmays7192
    @jeffmays7192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply incredible! Liked and subscribed! Best demo on planet earth.

  • @stevendearden8030
    @stevendearden8030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Luscious tone Dave...glad to see you are getting good use out of your new toy. For me Boss make amazing amps at sensible prices for regular people. Keep up the good work :)

  • @kirkwilson6229
    @kirkwilson6229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These things are great. I'm glad you are loving it. Interestingly, I find I prefer the variation voicings almost across the board.

  • @Robbie28
    @Robbie28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wow. Sir you play great. One of the few people that can shred AND be tasteful and melodic. Boss did the right thing to send YOU this cause your demo could possibly sell more amps than anything a manufacturer could do on their own. Thanks for the great playing and great demo :)

  • @bassnsax
    @bassnsax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @gopork
    @gopork 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @davidbrewer8847
    @davidbrewer8847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds excellent Dave , congratulations on the Boss artist , solid state sounds great , Dave B.

  • @Sheepisheep
    @Sheepisheep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have recently found your channel and have to say that I love it and what you do. You're such a great guy and I feel like I'm hanging out with a friend when I watch your videos.

  • @trollfiddler
    @trollfiddler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That intro was something else Dave. Worthy of one of my old albums back in the early 70s. Well done bud :)

  • @hutchfromba
    @hutchfromba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a phenomenal video ! Filled with useful info on how to make this remarkable amp sound great. Now all I need is your talent sir.
    Blues On....💙 PS Great playing.

  • @MajorUpgrade
    @MajorUpgrade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heck yeah, Dave! This looks like a great future upgrade for me from my version 1 Katana. :).

  • @tunedaug
    @tunedaug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!!!

  • @steverobinson7040
    @steverobinson7040 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave you are an inspiration ! That amp is well deserved .

  • @mojodojo5533
    @mojodojo5533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That jam could make any amp sound good! Luv it

  • @patrickwill9632
    @patrickwill9632 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dave, You are not only a great player but a great person I can tell.. great inspiration for this recently purchased product... getting ready to gig with it for the first time! I shall see what it's got!