NAD - Boss Katana 110 Bass

I purchased my (first) bass guitar about 5 months ago and we bonded almost overnight, so it was only a question of time when I would get a dedicated amp for it. Well, the day has come (and gone, as it was 2 days ago). I purchased a Boss Katana 110 Bass and a Bluetooth adaptor so that I can connect an external audio source wireless to it.

So far, I played the bass through my guitar amp which was not an ideal solution but there were a few settings where the sound was OK. Now, my bass sounds like an actual bass guitar and even the pickup selector makes more sense as the differences in tone are more apparent.

I will have to learn the settings and find out all about the various options for tones, but it already sounds good without too many effects added. I’m still waiting for the amp cover to arrive and ordered a cable to connect it to my laptop. I will buy the foot controller at a later date.

Of course, I tried the “max” option for the power control, though not at full volume, and I could make a few things rattle :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: But it’s possible also with the attenuated “1W” option, too.

As a sort of celebration of my new acquisition, I managed to learn by ear the basslines of these songs:

I’ll have to find the flanger effect in the amp but it’s a pretty swinging bassline anyway so it works on a clearer setting as well.

This one is not so difficult after all, but the pre-choruses took a little longer to work out.

And a few pics:

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Happy NAD!

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Nice.

I was very tempted with one of these when they came out. They have had some decent reviews.

But, in the end, I couldn’t justify it as I already have a decent bass amp (Mark Bass CMD JB) which rattles the windows above about 2 on the master volume, and also doubles as a seat :rofl:.

Have fun with the Katana. There’s some tasty tones in that.

Cheers,

Keith

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Thank you :slight_smile:

That’s true, and I can put my feet on it when I get tired of practicing :smiley:

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Happy New Gear Day to you looking good Like your music selections enjoy :+1:

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