I *almost* bought an MP-1 locally a few months ago, he wanted like 400 and it was dead mint. I see so many molested units it’s crazy. But… I need more sounds like I need a hole in my head.
Refer to my post above. Or PM me.
I know what you mean brother, I live alone so I can cut back on things like food so I can still afford gear. I'm becoming a minimalist real fast!Here's my current wish list:
Given the current ridiculous gear prices, and the fact that a week's worth of groceries for the two of us now costs in excess of $300 where we live.
It’s gone, sorry.
How do you like the Artist? Have you compared to the regular one at all?
Totally dig it!!! I’ve compared it to my MKll 50 combo both loaded with the same JCM800 patch and there is a very noticeable difference between them. The Waza speaker is the real deal and I would love to replace all my speakers in my Marshall cabs with them, but damn they are pricey. Boss says the Artist is “tuned” differently than the other amps in the line and from what I can tell it’s no joke. The amp has a lot of punch and feel even at low volumes. Clean channel I’ll use with the Bogner and Mesa pedals for righteous familiar tones. The Tone Studio is a must if one wants to fully experience what the Katana line can do otherwise one is only getting half the experience if that. Truth be told, I thought the Katana MKII 50 was a good all around basic amp, nothing special, until I used the Tone Studio and also purchased some patches. Game changer right there, I fell in love with my little Kat 50 and decided to get the Artist when it was on sale. These amps are not intended to be giant killers or tube amp replacements, they are simply versatile, convenient, reliable workhorses that in 100 watt versions, will handle anything for most players. If I was still gigging, this would be all I would need, and I’m not even kidding…
Thanks for that review!Totally dig it!!! I’ve compared it to my MKll 50 combo both loaded with the same JCM800 patch and there is a very noticeable difference between them. The Waza speaker is the real deal and I would love to replace all my speakers in my Marshall cabs with them, but damn they are pricey. Boss says the Artist is “tuned” differently than the other amps in the line and from what I can tell it’s no joke. The amp has a lot of punch and feel even at low volumes. Clean channel I’ll use with the Bogner and Mesa pedals for righteous familiar tones. The Tone Studio is a must if one wants to fully experience what the Katana line can do otherwise one is only getting half the experience if that. Truth be told, I thought the Katana MKII 50 was a good all around basic amp, nothing special, until I used the Tone Studio and also purchased some patches. Game changer right there, I fell in love with my little Kat 50 and decided to get the Artist when it was on sale. These amps are not intended to be giant killers or tube amp replacements, they are simply versatile, convenient, reliable workhorses that in 100 watt versions, will handle anything for most players. If I was still gigging, this would be all I would need, and I’m not even kidding…
Yeah, I’d get the Artist and then run them in stereo if that’s a possibility, I know 2 Artists can be run in stereo. Funny thing is, I’ve already been thinking about replacing the stock Boss speaker in my Kat 50 with a Waza speaker!!! It costs as much as the amp did new!!! Perhaps down the road, not a necessity at the moment lol
