How to Sound like John Mayer BOSS Katana 50

The guys at BOSS challenged me to get lots of classic guitar tones out of a Katana amp in around 60 seconds.... Here's what I came up with. Lots more to come.Today we're dialling in a John Mayer inspired sound.Here I'm using a Katana 50 but this will also work for any Katana Model (50, 100, 100/212, Head) straight out of the box.

The amp is simply mic’d with 1 SM57 as well as a room mic so you can get a feel for what it would be like in the room.

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Check out the other videos in the series here
let me know which tone you like best in the comments. Stay tuned for plenty more “Sound like…” videos being added to this playlist. – think you can guess which guitar heroes will be next?

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[Fezzler]

Never miss and often rewatch your Boss and social posts!

[paulgilbert]

i have katana 100, and i always bring this amp to where ever i play.. i don't need any pedal any more 👍

[nicoallgaier]

Killer slow sweeping with a burning broom tone 😄

[caustofoppi]

Wow! Such great tone with my new Katana 100 and my Squier Affinity. Found out it works the best with my middle pickup. Thank you so much for this awesome hint.

[MaxQuagmire-ur]

Just got my Katana 50 Gen III today and this is a great tone for what I'm trying to play. Thanks a ton!

[Bluesguitarlessons]

Yes great sound I love I very often use a sound like this one thank you for the demo have a good day

[TheArgus]

Best tips on having a great Katana tone. Definitely checking it out tonight, just like the last one. Cheers!

[luigicimbro]

Hi Alex. Very nice .... I try now. Thanks

[qntw]

I just used this setting on my boss katana air. Awesome! Thank you sir

[jaysjourney]

So simple yet sounds so good, thanks! I will have to remember this setting

[stevesilk]

Nice one Alex, have a Katana already so good to have your input on tones. Thanks a lot.

[alvalverde]

Just found this and it is exactly what I was looking for thank you!

[danabnormal]

I got my katana artist mkii a week ago. At the moment I can’t fault it. It’s really great.

[khan.tanvir]

Purchased (secondhand) my first amp: Roland Cube 40XL, last year, after watching your review. It's a good one, I must say.

I guess this Katana is also a good one! ❤️🎸🎵🎶🎼💝

[cameronboakye]

That's the early 2000's JM tone (giving me Any Given Thursday vibes) thanks for sharing! Sounds lovely

[freddiemercury]

Say no more.. You're the master. 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for the tips.. I never boost the volume before..

[cliffirddelbridge]

That's a beautiful tone. Thanks for sharing. I want to hear my G&L ASAT Special with it.

[Elias_Sotomayor]

I would love a "how to sound like Allan Holdsworth" episode. :D

[jayteesgear]

Fabulous! I wasnt vibin the 100 watt head but Im down to try one of these combos. Theres something about how they voice those speakers for it

[wretchedrider]

And another solid one, very nice! Don't let the shredzilla fanbois who decry Mayer influence your video stream, for they know not what they do! 😹😹