Never mind the amps, that intro was just the most amazing playing Ive ever seen!

Very tasteful and melodic soloing ! So happy to hear someone makes notes count and not just race up and down the neck!

We love you Dave.

Watching you play was like opening a door in your chest and seeing your heart and soul. Man it looks like pure feelings are controlling your fingers and you just switch your consciousness off and let your body do the work. Great playing. Hats off.

This vid make me order Mk1 RIGHT NOW. Thanks again , Dave. I can't express my gratitude for everything you give us ♡

The intro song made a crack into my soul

So this channel and probably Dave has proved many times that gear is just the tool and music is the aim. That is what I like about you Dave, the authenticity. Commercials will always be commercials tending to forget that the real thing is the production of music by any means. Solid state vs tube maps, super expensive vs cheap guitars, Strats vs LPs etc. etc. and many other stereotypes are just misleading. It's all about emotions, feelings and love about the music we play and try to convey to the others, that's why Dave's intros are so brilliant.

Goddamn, man. If I ever played ten minutes & 25 seconds the way you played here, I could put my guitar down and say, "I'm done. No need to play ever again." My hat is off to you, sir.

Thank you, thank you, thank you once again, been looking forward to this all weekend!

The intro blew my mind! Thanks for making this video!

Awesome !Keep on rocking the good music, Dave

Hey Dave, Just spent the last 20mins jamming along within this beautiful piece you've created. You have a great talent man. All the best, Tom

What a player. Every note hits home. Truly melodic.

I am 70 years old and i just wish i had been listening to you play for years instead of days, thanks man ,there is hope after all 😀😀

oh my GOSH!!!! this playing is incredible. amazing work dude

Dave always a joy listening to you playing, every lick and song have so much magic, best to you, never give up and keep playing we are listening, Jeff in LA USA

Thanks so much!! Your video on the Mark 1 prompted me to go out and get one. It hasn't disappointed.

Keeping it real Dave. Never change

I already bought the mkii months ago, I just keep coming back to this video to listen to that intro.

I come for the intro every time I need some spiritual cleansing!! Something about the rawness and emotion releases shit I keep inside that use to only be released with substances, this intro is my new high!! 💯🔥🤘

I've picked up a boss katana 50 mk2 just today, impressed with it more than the mk1. I only had it on the crunch setting with the blues driver boost on the .5w setting when I tried it in the shop. I like the fact it comes with more options than the mk1, glad I waited an extra week or two to get it.

I happened to buy my first amp today! I was going to buy a MarkII, but the local store still had a MarkI in stock :) I got it for a much lower price! Your intro was awesome, man! I listened to it twice before finishing the video :)

Again, Unbelievable. Loved The Awesome Intro.Its Gotta Be One Of Your Best. Fantastic Dave. Cheer Up Man. We Love Ya, Ya Know?

Gorgeous.... every riff was perfect

thanks for the input and the stuff you played at the beginning!

Incredible intro jam! Love your videos dude! nothing better after a turbo shite day than watching you play and talk about anything guitar related. Hope your doing well and wish you all the best. Not having the greatest time myself at the moment and these videos are always a great way to take my mind off it :) That and playing guitar hah! All the best dude!

That whammy-wah section beginning 6:33 - very, very wonderful.

Echoing a few comments I've read so far, the mkI sounded more open, like a wider range of frequencies were being played. By comparison the MK2 sounded like a recording. Great video.

Beautifully played!

Dave, I'm so glad you made this video! I have been thinking about getting a katana for a year or so...Originally I was going back and forth between buying the 50 or the 100. Couldn't make up my mind. Then when I saw the mkII released, I thought I would just get a new one. After watching this I will probably pick up a used MK1, or a new one (MK1) if they are still in stock online etc. Sounds WAY better to my ears, better clarity, and just sounded better overall! You are 100% correct, the new features don't matter if the original one sounds better! : )

Out of all the Kat mk2 vid's out there, this is the one I needed to see. The comparison video! I think I had already made up my mind to stick with the Katana (Not a mk1 and it never was) But just needed confirmation from another source, so cheers for that Dave. Keep on keeping on mate. All the best.

Epic intro! This makes me feel much better about my mk1

Hauntingly beautiful intro man, unreal!!

That intro jam was brilliant sir!! :)

Wtf was that intro? I shit you not, I almost cried. Beautiful sir.

Amazing tone, awesome jam.

I'm very happy with my mk 1 Katana. Does everything I need it to do and I Don't go near the tone studio either. If it ain't broke, Don't fix it. Stick with the mk 1 my friend👍

Thanks for the good vibrations! Comparing gear is always a good idea. I remember when I listened the Fender Mustang V2 ampli, and I liked it a lot. When the new V3 Mustangs were reviewed here on YT compared to V2, still I liked the older version. And the Mustang Floor pedal, beyond the fact it is not as versatile as my Zoom G5n, is a very good piece of hardware.

Came for the amp, stayed for the incredible playing!

i'am inspired to play for the first in a long time - plugging in right now - thank you Dave

Sei un grande musicista, David! Grazie and greetings from Italy .)

MK1 is gonna make me get my tubes tied after that intro 😍🤤 GOOD GRAVY!

The clean on the mk2 sounded good ,mk1 sounded much clearer on the dirty sounds mk2 sounded muddy....thanks for this I’m going for the mk1 before they are discontinued

Hi Dave Mk1 sounds alive and well . Really enjoyed your review thanks cheers

Awesome playing Dave! I am happy with my 50 Mark I. It does what I need.

Finnaly i got my first amp ...I wait for half year to find boss katana mki ...everyone sell 2. Thank you so much Dave!

mk1 is super razor sharp ,killer tone on it,very tube amp sound .amazing.and your playing is top mate.keep playing.

Dave ,you say it as it is you play the same way. You inspire us with your infectious enthusiasm for music long may it continue. I’ve got the 2x12 mk1 in my living room(overkill) but it’s all I need 🤟🏼👍🏻. All I’ve got to do now is try to play like you . 61 now I might get there before I go upstairs 🙄😂

Great comparison Dave, really clear and easy to hear how darker and less vibrant the mk2 is! I'd be fascenated to also hear a 2nd mk1, one with the very latest updates, just to see if darker tones were the way boss's programmers were heading before the mk2's release!?

Amazing intro. Thanks a lot for honest comparison, because i almost bought mkll

MKI sounded very crisp, without being shrill!!!! I like it a lot!

Came to hear about which amp to choose. Stayed for the music. Forgot how much I love you playing, Dave :)

Your outstanding superbe fantastic intro Dave satisfied and cleans my little dirty soul , this made my day well, thx a lot Dave , be blessed all days

The day after I ordered MK1 I realized there is an M2 :D You've reassured me :D

🤘🏻 yeah man! Wish it went on twice as long! X

Great shoot out Dave! MkII does not have the same sound, you played the stuff that proved it to me.

I’m a huge kat fan Dave and I’m genuinely shocked to say you are right. The MK2 is more muffled and missing a bit of character. Fantastic opening Dave thanks. Blew me away. 👏👏👏👏

Own the Mk1 and it IS absolutely amazing!

What i would do is get them both plugged into a computer and just check the settings comparrison to see if they match.

Intro jam was just awesome. Goosebumps!

Crazy playing man. I love it. If I was to learn how to play scales and notes, I would’ve played similar to your style. Keep on rockin and let that guitar weep scream and whine man.

Why that's interesting to know, glad I have the first mk1... Sounds great to my ears :-)

Love that you're channeling your inner Uli Jon Roth ;-) Beautiful intro solo.

Crushing the jam Dave

What an intro jam! Worth watching just for that! Hope you're ok, mate 😎👍

Dave I really hope all is good in your world and all but i think i speak for all the people of the tube when i say that "Depressed Dave" kicks out some heart wrenchingly awesome intros.

What an intro. Djeeezus. So damn chill. Yeah man 😎

I’ve never played the mk 1 but I sure like my mk 2 katana a hell of a lot! It’s awesome. I’d like to play with the mk1 as well. Interesting video.

very smooth playing its music to my ears

Thank you for your another honest review. I like the sound of MK1 also better.

Thanks Dave I agree with you. I will stick with the 100 2x12 Katana MKII because I got to I bought it......Your a Good Man Take Care.

You are a wonderful and very melodic player ...and one who I could listen to your records the same as I could any of the greats !

I don’t think you could go wrong either way, but I still would go with my MKI. I felt like I got a great amp out of the box without any extra bells and whistles. Great comparison.

Just want you to know that you know what tone is and I value your reviews, keep up the good work!

Always love your playing. Been watching your Katana 50 Mk1 video on KZfaq for over a year. One of my favorites! Just ordered a Katana 50 Mk1 for $209 U.S. I have to agree Mk1 is way better. Mk2 is muffled. Something just not right. My 50 comes Thursday! Cheers

Enjoy your honest videos - thanks! If someone just sees this video then they'd be misled about MKII. May be you should consider updating the title of this video and put a link to your 11-Nov-2019 video "Boss Katana MKII - Factory Reset To The Rescue".

I'm getting a pair of the MK II's just because i can and the BOSS footswitch as well and i know i will have endless hours of happy time flogging away on a battery of guitars that are staring me down at the moment.

Late comer to the channel. Love your intro jam. Your playing is quite emotional and soulful. Honored to follow you. I just got the Mk II as I did not purchase the Mk I. I feel a bit embarrassed to come to the Katana late in the game. I am really loving mine but kind of wish I would have gotten the MkI.

Mk1 sounds best to me but i would'nt write off mk2 just yet incase the settings are set different in tone studio. Plus they would bring further updates out.

Nice video and content dude!

Sounds to me like any shortcomings in sound on the MKII is a matter of EQ adjustment. Setting them the same isn't necessarily going to get the same sounds...adjust as needed.

Great video Dave. I will now be looking to upgrade my mk 1 50 watt to a used mk 1 100 watt instead of buying a new mk 2

Great tone... I haven't finish the video but I got to lay down this comment. The melody and phrasing are amazing! And you barely look at the fretboard!!

Genius ! Unique ! One of a kind !

I set my sound in tone studio and i have the mk1 .. The first bank i have 3 settings Clean / Crunch / Overdrive and i used patches that sound like marshall afther tweaking the sound. So now i have a simple amp with a good sound .. In the second bank i have a mesa boogie copy .. Awesome ! I think the amp is made for that .. cause i never used studio again .. i like how it is

I can't get a good sound out of those amps,, you got it working great.

That intro earned you a follow holy smokes

Some really great Mike McCready / Mad Season vibes here in the last part of the intro.

Your such a good player Dave full of raw soul man 😎👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🎶

There is no real advantage to owning the MKII if you already have the MKI, especially if you have the GA-FC footswitch because the twin-knobs are not used if you use the external footswitch anyway (that was hard to get out) - I think they are the same core amps, MKII just has a few features that are handy but not critical. That was one hell of an intro piece Dave, really something special. MKI is definitely better here!

just beautiful

Yeah the Mk1 has definitely got the edge on the Mk2 in my opinion. Cheers Dave! 👍

In your video, I preferred the MKI over the ii, but in person, I preferred the MKII over the MKI. The 1 had a very loose bottom whenever I played it and didn't take pedals well. The 2 sounded and felt better in person and took pedals better. It also has a much better low end to it. To each their own. It's ahrd to beat these amps for the price, that's for sure.

I agree with your Dave. My mk1 KTN100 has a lot less of a generic tone compared with the mk2. It seems they have adjusted the sound to sound ok in a music shop but made it bloom less in the process. My KTN100 gives a tone in proud to call my own and trying the mk2 seemed like a diluted tone.

It seems that the MKII Sounded more compressed and less open. I preferred the MKI. I use the MKI head with a Wheelhouse neodymium 12" and it never ceases to impress me.

I was thinkin in sell my mk1 to get the new version but after all reviews on youtube ill surely stay with mk1 .. love the sound of this amp and the speaker is as important as the software

The mark I has way better clarity, presence and punch….nice chops bother, killer review…my first time catching you and I’ll be looking for more…thanks so much, because I just bought a Mark II and im returning it as I don’t like the way it feels, and sounds to my ears and you just cleared up my thinking

Your playing is epic..I am currently bingeing your channel..it is awesome and I am a drummer(wanna-be guitar player)..great stuff mate

Thanks for a thought provoking review and the super guitar work. I was on the verge of pulling the trigger on the MK1 head just before the MK2 was announced. Prudence whispered in my ear that it might be best to let the dust settle and listen to some video reviews and comparisons before deciding what now. I must say that introducing the volume imbalances into the 2 is incomprehensible. I have it from other reviewers that some of the alternates are voiced slightly differently. Perhaps that is a software glitch that will be dealt with on a firmware upgrade soon. And i agree totally that version 1 has superior sound. There are again several possible reasons that come to mind. Of course others have mentioned the new speaker vs the older broken in speaker on version 1. But again with even slight voicing changes, identical knob settings might not be ideal for transfer to version 2. A bit of tweaking might bring the newer model to life. It could be like buying a new pair of your favorite shoes and discovering that initially they aren't nearly as comfortable. Spending a bit of time with them and allowing break in time might solve the issue. But then again, who knows. I do appreciate the review and will definitely wait for the dust to settle and allow the choice to become clearer. This was to be my first foray in many years back into the digital realm of amps. I'll just stick with tubes for now and keep an eye on how things develop. Keep up the good work!

I need to buy myself one those amps. They sound amazing man. Have a great day. SALUTE ✌ & GOODBYE.