Katana Patches - Chuck Berry


William MG
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10/10/2020 9:47 pm

I know there are a few people here who have the Boss Katana amp(s). Does anyone have a trusted repsository for patches? I am looking for a Chuck Berry patch to compliment a song I am learning.


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10/11/2020 2:39 am
Originally Posted by: William MG

I know there are a few people here who have the Boss Katana amp(s). Does anyone have a trusted repsository for patches? I am looking for a Chuck Berry patch to compliment a song I am learning.

I did a quick search & found this:

https://guitarpatches.com/patches.php?mode=show&unit=Katana&ID=11995

But I didn't try it so I can't verify it's accuracy.

I also found this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzbSz0W1q4

And I think this guys gets the basics right.

1. Bridge position humbucker.

2. Fender model amp (Twin or Showman, some silverface model is likely what Berry actually used).

3. 50% gain & level (because the amp probably didn't have a master volume plus gain you want to simulate a lot of natural power tube saturation).

4. 100% bright (simulates the Bright switch on those old Fender amps)

5. 100% treble, 50% (or lower) mids & bass (for that treble heavy biting sound!)

6. A little reverb.

Crank it & hit those double stops! :) Hope that helps!


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10/11/2020 2:36 pm

Thanks Christopher, yes indeed, double stops. Chuck wrote music that is just plain fun to play!


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10/11/2020 5:35 pm
Originally Posted by: William MG

Thanks Christopher, yes indeed, double stops. Chuck wrote music that is just plain fun to play!

You're welcome!


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