Boss Katana 50 Unboxing & Exploring - Guitar Lesson, Amp Review, Tutorial JustinGuitar

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In this video I check out the Boss Katana 50 amp and start exploring it, I plan on doing some deeper 'how to use' videos once I've explored it more myself, but figured people might be interested in seeing how I get into an amp and what I'm checking out and how! Please note that though the amp was given to me by Boss, it's not a paid placement or endorsement, I'm just trying to help beginners choose a great amp! :)
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@justinguitar 6 лет назад

I'm getting into it and making more patches soon - have done one already - get it free over on my site - much more stuff coming soon, including song and artist patches and more tutorials on using Tone Central! www.justinguitar.com/modules/boss-katana

@johncohle8331 6 лет назад

im confused Justin. Can the patches be downloaded directly to the amp?

@johncohle8331 6 лет назад

+ Jeff I know but can you load the patches onto the amp and use them without being connected to the tone studio? I mean can you add these new presets to the amp after you download them or do the patches only work wen you have the usb connected?

@johncohle8331 6 лет назад

Jeff. Ahhh that's the answer I was looking for. So I can have 4 presets loaded without the usb. I was looking at the mustang gt because of the ease of use. But people are raving about the katana. Thanks

@johncohle8331 6 лет назад

Jeff. the ones on the panel are crunch,brown,etc? Thanks. I think you've convinced me to get the katana instead of the fender mustand

@iainthompson6371 5 лет назад

Hi Justin, I belong to a Katana group that shares free patches amongst our 6k members. Would it be ok to share your patches? If that's not cool of course we'll completely understand.

@robstimson4234 5 лет назад

I chuckled when you kept referring to this as a beginner amp. I'm 63, been playing guitar for 52 years. .. not exactly a beginner! I bought a Katana 50 two Januarys ago, and in terms of bang-for-buck, it's the best purchase [musical] I've ever made. The clean tone with various amounts of boost is my favorite setting. Good vid!

@rogerwilliams2629 4 года назад

You posted my thoughts, Rob! I played professionally from 77 to 95 and one off gigs since then. Had Lab Series, JC120s, Twins, Marshall, Mesa, Laney, and Peaveys. I have a 2 x 12 Katana and it's easily one of, if not the best amp I've ever had. Been playing 56 years. Glad I now have a "beginner" amp! lol

@KKMDStyle 2 года назад

I agree that the Katana is an amazing amp. I think Justin is defining beginner amps with tubeless amps.

@aquatichighs 9 месяцев назад

For cleans this amp is phenomenal. Not a big fan of the distorted sounds.

@bradleymunn9940 4 года назад

A tip for those amps is to turn the master up all the way and use the other volume knob to control how loud it is. It gives the amp a more natural sound

@Zanmato_7 Год назад

Oh thanks for this, ive been using it for ages and this makes some difference to my tone seriously good advice.

@richardbrsdley8375 Год назад

There is a volume and a master .... You say to turn the master all the way up and use the volume to control the amp's volume? I have had this amp over a yr and haven't even tried to dive into the patchs or the software. Just been pluging straight into it and using the basic treb mid and bass controls. Need to learn about this amp I got mine used so no user manual....

@capitanvonchickenpants8492 5 лет назад

Wish id had this amp when I was 19 back in 1980

@mitsumune5459 4 года назад

I really like your profile picture, it's so cute :3

@vincit1813 4 года назад

Same here, I was frustrated to say the least and spent a fortune

@vincit1813 3 года назад

@Jay Bee Amplifiers that were not suitable, like my first guitar amp HH 100 top which wasn't a practice amplifier at all lol.

@adiroxar3499 6 лет назад

You mentioned briefly near the beginning of the video you might consider doing lesson-type videos on how to set up presets. I, for one, would find that very helpful! Thank you by the way for the time you put in to your videos, they are always informative, very clear and easy to follow. The Rutbuster series with Lee from Andertons have been probably the single biggest factor in my progression in the past few months!

@justinguitar 6 лет назад

Glad you dig the rutbusters and yes I'll be trying to get into doing some preset vids and stuff soon!

@davide_p 6 лет назад

Same for me for the rutbuster series, it really got me into theory, which I had tried to start learning before but never succeded, so thank you very much Justin (and Lee of course)!

@maximilien_4382 6 лет назад

Check out Rebea's video about it ! (don't remember how his name is spelt, but you must know him)

@DanSZiegler 6 лет назад

Adi Roxar Love the Rutbuster series!!!

@charlescollins7368 2 года назад

Thanks for the overview! The overhead camera was great for seeing your settings while you tested the amp. I bought this amp a couple of weeks ago and am getting aquainted with it. I got to say I'm very impressed with this amp and yes it's beyond just a practice amp! I've been playing and gigging for decades. My next gig is soon and I plan on using this amp on a regular bases.The tones and effects are great and the reverb is outstanding! I'm going to check out your video on the Tone Center overview next. Thanks again for your explanations demo

@mmariner2178 5 лет назад

Hi Justin, I've decided to start playing guitar again (after a 10 year hiatus). I bought the Epiphone ES 339 Pro, and, thanks to your review, and the recommendation from the music store, I also bought the Boss Katana 50. I love it. Thanks again, and I've subscribed to your RU-vid channel and following your lessons. All the best from Canada!!!

@cltcwarrior1 4 года назад

Justin, that blues improv solo... awesome. I wish I had just a quarter of your talent.

@itziksade 6 лет назад

Happy that I bought this amp couple of months ago. I got a warm recommendation from the salesperson. Good value for money.

@shawnbell6392 4 года назад

Just getting to this now. I knew the second I saw it it would be a well thought review with normal, real world playing rather than obsessing on "brown sound" the whole time. Thank you so much.

@mistrp13331 6 лет назад

Justin, thanks for sharing your immense talents and valuable time with us. I’m in my mid 60’s, retired and learning to play. I have been watching and learning from you for several years now. A few years back in 2015, you did a Knopfler brothers in arms lesson (SB-342) -FANTASTIC BTW! The tone you achieved with a Shur badger 30 was the best I’ve heard for this song. If you could re-create with the KATANA and share it...it would be much appreciated sir. Vr, Mike

@3to5andglassy 5 лет назад

Not just a beginner amp. Great little amp with cool tones and lots of settings.

@Ken351W 3 года назад

I’m a beginner taking lessons and I like your comment to play around with it for different sounds and have fun. It’s the best video I have seen on the amp 😎

@terryjohinke8065 5 лет назад

I have a 65 PRRI and I am definitely getting one of these Boss Katana amps. Great selection of effects and Justin does a good job of helping me understand what the effects controls are all about. Thanks Justin.

@joebloggs1444 5 лет назад

On gigs I use my 50 with the master all the way up and then control the volume using the channel volume. This gives the amp maximum depth and "valveyness" and also allows you to save your volume settings as well tones etc on each channel. Very useful...can't imagine ever going back to valve amps now Katana's excist ..👍😎

@nihilistictanuki6947 5 лет назад

Started playing guitar with the Boss Katana 2 years ago and I still use it because with the amazing tone studio it has sooo much to explore. Can recommend that amp to every beginner, especially if you are into harder stuff.

@seagullpoet 3 года назад

Love these type of Katana demonstrations. The knobs. The settings. The sounds ! Guy’s good.

@seagullpoet 3 года назад

Very AC/DC by the way ❤️

@ryanstitt4814 5 лет назад

Justin, I'm so glad you get getting all the subscribers that you deserve fot such awesome and informative tutorials!!

@safadundar 3 года назад

When I bought my first electric guitar the shop recommended this amp to me as well. I have been using it and I certainly don't regret my purchase. What a great amp for this price range! Exactly what I was looking for. And the cool thing is, you can plug this to your laptop and DAW of preference as well, perfect for recording! Thanks for the amazing review Justin!

@Mrpig-vw4fh 5 лет назад

One of the best reviews I've ever seen, great job!

@Zelomeisterdude 6 лет назад

Definitely the best introduction to the Katana video I have seem, great job.

@caryverhalen 5 лет назад

Purshased mine 4 months ago. Love it! Very wonderful review.... Fun discovery with an audience. You simply can't go wrong with this amp it fits any guitar style.

@Mark_Thompson_Author 4 года назад

Fantastic as ever! You really inspired me re this amp Justin - great playing, and USEFUL information... Great stuff!

@racesla 6 лет назад

Just picked the 50 up as my first amp. Looking forward to your future videos.

@noosarabbit6311 6 лет назад

Thanks for this Justin! Bought one about 12 months ago and, as a "jamming" beginner have experimented with the settings without using the Tone Studio yet. The output is plenty to play over drums in a pub gig.

@myxos 6 лет назад

Please please release more videos on this. I'm a beginner and this is the amp I bought. I absolutely love it and we need more videos on how to use it.

@ioodyssey3740 11 месяцев назад

So glad I saw this. Having one of these delivered tomorrow and now I'm really excited.

@michaelogden5958 4 года назад

quite clever the way they did the "effects" selections.

@DanSZiegler 6 лет назад

Great video and demo! Been hearing about this amp. Thanks! Would love to see more on this amp - the editing software, etc. Thanks Justin!

@leefrank5332 5 лет назад

I got the boss katana 50 amp last year for my birthday and it is a great little amp. I immediately went out and bought a brand new limited edition Stratocaster to use with it.

@shanecompton1969 6 лет назад

Being a novice when it comes to effects, could you talk a little about using pedals in conjunction with the onboard effects? For example how to build the chain, what pairings work well and what to avoid etc. Thank you so much for everything you do, you’ve been and continue be an amazing source of knowledge and inspiration!

@chipbahn6947 Год назад

Perfect timing Justin! My new Katana II 50 is still in the carton a mere 15' from my computer. I had heard great things about this amp and just went for it and now having heard your video I'm really glad I did. I'm one of those older guys who has attempted to play the guitar on and off over the years. A bit intimidated with the new amp but your video was a perfect first pass for me. Did your online instruction some time ago, even purchased the Beginner Songbook. Count me in for more of your experimentation/instruction on the Katana. Blues improv was amazing!

@robertpurdy4452 5 лет назад

I love my Katana 50! Thank you for the video!

@Allamericanhotrods 5 лет назад

I really appreciate you putting together this video of the KATANA. I purchased the KATANA 100 playing it while watching you and decided today to upgrade to the 100 artist the ARTIST sounds amazing plus a big decider was control's up front. Thank you again Terry

@robwood6759 6 лет назад

Really enjoyed hearing your take on this amp. I have the Katana 100 - sooo loud! I'm looking forward to any follow ups you do on getting the best sounds out of it.

@stephengilbert5612 5 лет назад

hey Justin , Grest vid. More lessons on this amp would be amazing , its a great amp and lots to cover , Thanks for all your good work .

@EnglishVeteran 6 лет назад

As always interesting, informative, detailed, straightforward & honest! Thank you.

@carmineV255 5 лет назад

One of the best amp review ever made me a subscriber hope in the future you keep it up with other gear reviews

@Grizzilyultra 5 лет назад

Thank you for the demonstration. I’m just about sold.

@phil36310 5 лет назад

This sounds really great ! I play on a Marshall 8240 Valvestate S80 and love it - but the tone colors on this Katana are 'impressive' ! Thanks for this very pleasant vid. Cheers, Fil

@mattbod 4 года назад

Thanks Justin this has really helped me get the most out of my 50!

@ninjasword2352 3 месяца назад

your videos have helped me a lot to understands about EQ or settings for the katana amp thanks. I hope to keep learning, Love your channel very useful tips.

@furyss1tv184 5 лет назад

Thanks justin.i was considering this amp and now i am sure this is the one I am going to get.

@IgnoresTrolls 6 лет назад

Crunch, back the gain off to about 9 o'clock, add a bit of blues driver, delay and reverb to taste. That gives a nice rock tone.

@Charlieboy2680 3 года назад

Really awesome review on this amp. I got one coming tomorrow so this is super helpful, thanks!!

@fercuevas5772 5 лет назад

I’d been seeing amps review a lot, and I mean a Lot, this is the best way to review something a lot, tks!

@geraldwest3428 5 лет назад

Excellent video content...very helpful! Two thumbs up!

@johnnorth9355 6 лет назад

Excellent review. I now really now what this amp is capable of - a great deal ! I can understand why it is so well liked.

@rayinata5318 6 лет назад

Your videos are excellent and so much appreciated. I just purchased this amp and am wading through the effects, master/gain/volume combinations, etc.... a video on how to configure the amp to mimic other amp types would be excellent.

@jacksprat3009 4 года назад

great video. thanks for runing through the settings - very impressive - nice playing too. Cheers!

@michaelchappell6570 8 месяцев назад

Hi Justin, Back again and still watching you demo this magnificent Boss Katana 50Mk11 AMP. I am retired and have been learning guitar for a few years and have a few guitars and acoustics as well and I have been following you for about 5+ years and have purchased a few of your courses. This demo has opened my ears so much on the various ways of setting up the Tones and effects. I find that this AMP has enough Tones and settings on it to not have to plug in my Boss ME 80 Effects Board which I have been using on my other AMPs, less gear to carte around. I will however use the clean to plug in my Digitech Trio Plus Band creator to add the Drums and Bass. But this AMP is very capable to takes to small events for sure. I love the simple way that you explain this AMP and your input has certainly helped me to get the sounds I want. Cheers and take Care from Downunder in Oz

@onevoiceinc 5 лет назад

So you have presets... (!!) I totally saved this video. You're a really cool down to earth musician who happens to be really good, so that's a great thing in itself. Throw in presets, and that's the payoff. In my experiences as a Kat 100W owner, anything the amp isn't capturing is all about user error. It has so many tone options. Boss created something amazing here.

@redbandmedia79 6 лет назад

I use my 50 for band rehearsals and asa gig back up. It's pretty damn pokey! The crunch on it is great too! Perfect on the 0.5 setting for my flat too. I think Boss nailed these amps. Won't kill off my old DSL401 but it certainly holds it's own.

@davidbrucemusicvideo 5 лет назад

Just found out about the sample couple days ago, and even though I play full-time for a living and use two bands, I’m surprised at how good this amp sounds when I’ve seen people use it on RU-vid. This is the best review and demo I’ve seen for this amp, though. They seem like a good guy, I’ll subscribe! 😉

@michaelbrookins6777 5 лет назад

Very nice job on the capabilities of the katana 50 best I've ever seen him back beautiful playing as well thank you very much sir

@robwood6759 5 лет назад

Really interesting hearing your take on this amp. I have the 100 - it's LOUD!

@Alex_U 6 лет назад

Great vid! Hope to see more on this amp, and how to work the knobs)) thinking of buying one

@2000SkyView 5 лет назад

Excellent overview/review! The Best!!! Thanks!!!

@abruenin236 6 лет назад

Great review, many thanks. What I would love to see is a tutorial on how to dial in popular sounds. Nothing fancy, just some classic rock or blues tones. Some howto guides on where to start, than adding parameters and fx.

@a-vic7559 6 лет назад

I have this amp and I will be enjoying your review! Thanks man

@justinguitar 6 лет назад

are you digging it?

@mciver47 5 лет назад

Had mine for a year and really love it. Online settings work great with computer.

@RussellSyx 4 года назад

Just bought this amp, looking forward to trying it.

@saepiumv3813 6 лет назад

Great video! I have the katana head and I love it!! The katana series is really great for all ranges.

@markkeohane9850 3 месяца назад

I have my son's. He left it behind when he moved out, together with his Pacifica. When he's got a bigger place perhaps he'll want it back. Meantime I've been playing with it. Without having read the manual. Randomly pressing buttons last week I suddenly found I had a chorus. I LOVE a chorus. Now I'm reading the book and checking out vids like this one to see what's possible next time I go over the local the the monthly blues jam. I could do with being able to improv on blues though. More practice needed. My usual axe is an acoustic and I generally haven't been doing blues. Thanks for the vid. Sorry it's taken me five years to watch it.

@DaveL60 5 лет назад

Nice review, Justin, much appreciated. Also, I think you could make a great lesson out of the bluesy improv when the overhead camera went out: transcribe it and then give a breakdown of what's going on throughout it in technical / theory terms.

@redeemed1379 2 года назад

This video is so well done I decided to subscribe!

@davidoconnor8311 4 года назад

So camera stops so decided to break out in a blues sesh... Love it.. Maybe do a tutorial on that blues jam 👌👌 I bought the katana 50 today and my god a great amp.. I play just at home and had the Roland cube g10x amp.. And this katana 50 kicks it's ass all day long massive upgrade for me.. Great stuff as always Justin.. Brilliant review 🤙🤙🤙

@jamiejiminico 5 лет назад

Great Video. Amazing value and sound for my first real Amp! It does inspire you too play... even on the wife friendly .05W setting 👍🏼

@rhodeley1545 4 года назад

Just bought this and the new fender player Strat, can’t wait

@markstanford594 6 лет назад

I got mine late last year and love it. It also takes pedals well. Great video and can't wait to see if you get into the preset deal via the computer. Thanks

@Christsongsinger Год назад

Thanks brother,! Just purchased this amp.

@chuchunichichi 5 лет назад

From 28:40 the blues improv was sounding very Robben Fordish, which I absolutely dig. Very nice job, man. Thank you go that.

@jesseboucher72 6 лет назад

Great review Justin

@FairlandFarms-NickWink 5 лет назад

This is the amp they said I should get. After seing this great video I know I will. 👍👍👍

@zazoomatt 4 года назад

Got a great Idea what mine is now, should be opening it up in a week or so after I get my room set up ! Thank YOU Justin From Kent Wa in USA. Happy New Year 2020 !

@sayansingha8474 6 лет назад

This is going to be so useful to me! Thanks Justin!

@justinguitar 6 лет назад

ur welcome!

@markday6406 4 года назад

Awesome video Justin

@stevenfoley6970 3 года назад

Good review thanks Justin

@tcm6756 Год назад

I just bought a 50 and this video, as old as it is, has me very excited. Now, all I need to do is relearn guitar after a 20 year hiatus! My fingers are killing me.

@simonblide5602 6 лет назад

Good stuff! I have one of these and I’m liking it alot so far, I use alot of patches as a basis for sounds I’m looking for. Doesn’t have that much to do with this particular amp I suppose but I’d like to see an episode going through the process a bit of replicating a sound. You touched on it briefly with the eq in this video.

@mattparrish123 5 лет назад

Man I love ur vibrato bends

@russell90ful 5 лет назад

hi Justin just started learning from your beginner course I'm only using a small practice amp orange micro dark ok for now but this might be just what I need when I've progressed look forward to more videos from you on this amp thanks

@davesmith9878 5 месяцев назад

That was great. : ). Would be nice to see your review of the Spark 40 too. Thx!

@joe-un1ky 3 года назад

11:25 holy shit, I had no idea Justin was such a fantastic lead player. That was amazing

@michaelchappell6570 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Justin for Out of the Box demo. I have purchased this AMP BOSS Katana 50 MK 11 and I find it really good and with your help with the unboxing really gives it a good workout. It would be good for you to demo gear as it helps us all. Take Care from Downunder

@TheSarcasmO83 6 лет назад

Great video as usual :D I bought one a few weeks ago as well, so i would really like to see some extra video's on it too. Haven't used it much yet, mostly been playing acoustic.

@peteralbertthomas Год назад

Great Review 👍

@thegaindane 6 лет назад

I just got a boss katana 50 too.. And since I'm a beginner into learning to play guitar...and learning how to use a guitar amp. I'm trilled to hear you will be making more videos about how to dial in good tones on the amp. 👍😁

@TheHockeykid1995 5 лет назад

I had the boss katana 50 for about 4 months and I love it. But feel like you figured out the amp in your 30min video than me in that time. But keep up the vids, love to hear some tone patches

@davidmague6966 4 года назад

I was up in the air on buying this amp or a Marshall Core 50. Typically I’m a Marshall guy, but this amp is amazing! In the end I chose the Katana 50 over the Marshall!!

@sixfoursoul2538 5 лет назад

love my 50 ! played live tonight next to a rivera , I had blues driver in it people complemented me on my tone all night !!! I bought 100 first but realized I didnt need it kept the 50 with my pedals

@bordstumalian5174 4 года назад

Hi, you have tips how to setup with analog drives and digital modulations reverb n felay pedals too.?U Thanks

@simoncook2251 6 лет назад

I've got the Boss Katana 50 at home Justin and it's the best amp I've found for the money. Even smallish 15 watt tube amps at home are overkill and barely get to the point of breakup before they're too loud for the neighbours. The attenuator is usable too. 25w for practice and then switch it to 50w for jamming with friends. Great video Justin from sunny Brisbane! Love your lessons with Lee Anderton also.

@colinmcnab6145 5 лет назад

The Blackstar HT1R combo is only 1 watt all valve/tube and works great with pedals.

@davidkreitzer6712 2 года назад

I initially bought the 50 then discovered there wasn’t an effects in/out so I immediately returned it and bought the 100. Best decision I made . It’s just the best amp.

@danielnodland4072 6 лет назад

Using the octave to play 7 nation army is kinda fun, and one of the best things I've used it for.

@thefirstdude 5 лет назад

Nice unboxing and early review, Justin! I’d like to know how the 0.5 W setting sounds if you could put that in the next review, please. Also, since you now have a working relationship with Boss, can you do some reviews of the GT-100 effects processor? Thanks for all you do (I’m taking lessons from your site and have several of your songbooks.)

@fransvenrooy4760 5 лет назад

Try this setting:volume al the way up on ten that's when the Boss comes alive!!!! 🎸👌👌🤘Nice how you have all the knobs in view!

@gregbartos1018 6 лет назад

Would be interesting to see a review of the Boss Katana Mini and/or the new Katana Air! Enjoyed this review, the Katana 50 or Air will likely be my next

@johnhendricks8140 2 года назад

Nice review on the boss Kitana, your playing make it all the more enjoyable. Would like to cover Crazy train.

@thebat6900 6 лет назад

nice unboxing an overview on the katanna 50 i have the 100 watt version of this amp an i love it will be very interested in what you come up with for patches for this amp series keep rockin