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Post by markfromhawaii on Jan 16, 2020 20:52:00 GMT -5
I just picked one up today from our local Guitar Center as an upgrade to my old Vox AD30VT. The one with the single 12" and 4 programmable channels. Okay, I'm convinced: This thing gets just about all the sounds I want- it rocks. And this after all the tube amps I have and the amp expander attenuator. Well done Boss.
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Post by LM on Jan 16, 2020 21:06:23 GMT -5
I also had an AD30VT and, when it died, replaced it with the Katana 50. The Katana has great core tones but I do think the Vox had better onboard FX.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 17, 2020 0:00:39 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with that at all, Mark.
To the ears, many modern SS amps are so darn close to tube amps they make plenty of sense for more reasons than just tone. They're cheaper, lighter in weight, and virtually maintenance-free.
Welcome to the Fyoochum!
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Post by Leftee on Jan 17, 2020 7:10:11 GMT -5
Congrats! There’s no shame in that purchase.
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Post by willie on Jan 17, 2020 9:59:17 GMT -5
The Kat amps are winners...no doubts.
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Post by chronicinsomnia on Jan 17, 2020 10:10:33 GMT -5
I have the Katana Artist and I couldn't be happier. I am also using a Line6 M9 through the effects loop. The best tones I've ever gotten.
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Post by markfromhawaii on Jan 17, 2020 16:04:09 GMT -5
The factory effects don't include a rotary simulator or univibe. However, the Tone Studio app does. I created a couple patches so I can call them up on the amp.
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Post by Peppy on Jan 17, 2020 23:16:10 GMT -5
Katanas are awesome. Playing through my Katana 50 in my profile pic right there to the left.
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Post by bluzcat on Jan 18, 2020 22:25:05 GMT -5
I just hauled an AC15 to a church conference and as I was carrying it downstairs and into the vehicle I’m thinking “it may be time for Katana”.
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Post by mojito on Jan 28, 2020 10:13:48 GMT -5
I have a buddy who gigs with one and it sounds pretty darn good to me. He was a tube purist up until getting the Katana.
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Post by justin on Jan 30, 2020 17:41:37 GMT -5
This thread is giving me GAS. I don't play my tube amps much anymore. When the mood strikes to play, I usually only have 20-30 minute sessions. I really like the sounds that come out of my tiny Yamaha THR5, but I always hear about these Katanas. I guess I'll have to give one a go someday.
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Post by twangmeister on Feb 1, 2020 20:00:48 GMT -5
Having gone through a few MicroCubes I have thought a bit about the Katana 50. Gotta be lighter than my DRRI which now sits in a place of honor in my closet, and better sounding than my bedroom amp, the Blackstar HT1.
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Post by LTB on Mar 8, 2020 21:59:08 GMT -5
Having gone through a few MicroCubes I have thought a bit about the Katana 50. Gotta be lighter than my DRRI which now sits in a place of honor in my closet, and better sounding than my bedroom amp, the Blackstar HT1. I was considering a Roland Cube 30R until I saw the Katana series due to people posting about them on this forum. |
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Post by walshb 🦒 on Mar 11, 2020 10:19:25 GMT -5
Off topic: How is the expander working out for you? And how are you using it?
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Post by LTB on Mar 25, 2020 12:20:24 GMT -5
I just picked one up today from our local Guitar Center as an upgrade to my old Vox AD30VT. The one with the single 12" and 4 programmable channels. Okay, I'm convinced: This thing gets just about all the sounds I want- it rocks. And this after all the tube amps I have and the amp expander attenuator. Well done Boss. Mark, I am just finding out how cool the Katana series of amps are. How is yours doing? |
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Post by rdr on Mar 30, 2020 12:16:28 GMT -5
Has anyone tried out the 'acoustic' model setting with an acoustic/electric? How does it sound?
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Post by LTB on Mar 30, 2020 18:39:49 GMT -5
Has anyone tried out the 'acoustic' model setting with an acoustic/electric? How does it sound? I have not but will try sometime later tonight...it may be very late |
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Post by LTB on Mar 31, 2020 16:32:25 GMT -5
Has anyone tried out the 'acoustic' model setting with an acoustic/electric? How does it sound? rdr, I finally had a chance to check it out with my Acoustic Electric Guitar. I think it sounds really nice! Natural sounding |
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Post by rdr on Mar 31, 2020 17:54:55 GMT -5
Thanx LTB! I have been considering getting a Katana head to power a 15" cab I built. I recently bought my first A/E and it would be nice to have it for the acoustic too.
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Post by LTB on Mar 31, 2020 18:20:20 GMT -5
Thanx LTB! I have been considering getting a Katana head to power a 15" cab I built. I recently bought my first A/E and it would be nice to have it for the acoustic too. I previously only tried acoustic channel using electric guitar when I first got it. I can say now Electric doesn't sound good on Acoustic channel and Acoustic does sound good on electric but given the correct instrument on correct channel is awesome. |
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Post by pawprint on Apr 16, 2020 19:34:13 GMT -5
I can't believe what this thread has started. I had no clue about this amp, really. Now I want one, and may have just made a deal for one. A couple of weeks ago, I posted a question about Music Man amps and was ready to make a deal on one in great shape. Can't pick it up due to the you-know-what. Am I actually going to go from a Music Man 112RD 65 to a Katana? Discuss if you care to, because I am obviously a mess.
This virus is taking a toll...
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Post by stratcowboy on Apr 16, 2020 20:17:10 GMT -5
Get both!!!
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Post by LTB on Apr 17, 2020 2:02:42 GMT -5
That'll fix everything but the pocket book LOL  |
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Post by Ayns on Apr 17, 2020 8:06:59 GMT -5
If it was me......... I'd get the Katana.
Especially for playing at home.
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Post by pawprint on Apr 17, 2020 8:56:22 GMT -5
Ha! Of course, I'm thinking about ways to do that as we speak...
I know, in my heart of hearts, that the Katana is all I really need, that it will serve my purposes just fine. (And before this post had no clue about them.)
And right now, I'm home recovering from disc surgery in my back, and should probably consider keeping a heavy-ass (the Music Man) amp. Ahh, white-man's problems during a pandemic!
...And oh, sorry to hijack this thread.
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Post by stratcowboy on Apr 17, 2020 9:37:24 GMT -5
Back to topic, the Katana "makes sense." The Music Man is more of a "whim" thing in my book. But, still...you would not likely lose any money with the Music Man. It is somewhat of a collector amp, in addition to being a great tone machine; hard to resist.
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Post by badger51 on Apr 19, 2020 18:59:46 GMT -5
I use my Katana 50 for weekly open jams instead of my 18 watt. It’s loud enough, sounds fine to me and is only twenty something pounds. It’s really a practical amp
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Post by Peppy on Apr 23, 2020 9:24:35 GMT -5
Same here. Open mics I generally bring my Katana 50, a Tele, and a cable.
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