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Indeed! The good playing/varied styles really enhanced this fine comparison demo. However, it made me want both. LOL :-O But I think I'll get the Blackstar because of the nature of its OD tones and you buy these things for their compact nature, so the BS has more "wow" factor.
Like seriously bro you are insanely good. Thank you for those amazing riffs. I'm literally watching your video over and over again for those delicious licks.
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The best review and presentation of this product, IMO. Straight to the point. Keeping the riffs simple and fun. Well done. Was torn between which one, now am convince which one to get.
Great playing big man, your guitar is gorgeous, I prefer the katana mini it sounds fuller and the tone is killer. this is the best small amp review I have seen anywhere, thanks for taking the time to do it and sharing it. Cheers. Andy. Scotland.
A good player will sound great on any amp. And you’re proof of that 👍🏻 Both Amps from what I’m hearing are very similar in performance. A good match to compare like this. I think what it comes down to after this is personal preference but either would be a good choice.
One of the best youtube reviews ive seen , to the point and covered all aspects and you have a good personality and aren’t irritating like many reviewers can be .
I have a Fly 3 and really dig it. It is really the first micro amp with any truly usable and inspiring tone. I keep it next to the bed, and it's easy enough to toss into a gig bag for meeting chums in the park. I have yet to try the Fly 3 in 6 watt mode with the optional extension cab. My Yamaha THR10 has taken over many of the duties of the Fly 3; that amp is in another class. But, it does give me a highly portable stereo rig with both the Fly3 and THR10 for those low volume living room jams. Thanks for the comparison. Your vids are always enjoyed! The Katana seems like a swell option too.
Same here ... Take the Fly 3 when I go car-camping, and I have the extension cab, but did not find it helped the sound very much. But at home, I keep my Yamaha SLG130 Nylon string guitar plugged into a Yamaha THR5A. Great combo.
Hamid Shibata Bennett I have the Fly 3 with extension cab. It definitely makes a difference having the extra cab in my opinion. Especially when using the delay and having the cabs wide apart from each other. I have been quite impressed with these little amps. I also own a Yamaha THR10X, VOX Adio Air GT and a VOX DA5. The VOX Adio Air GT is my favourite but I find I carry around the Fly 3 and extension cab just as much. Mostly because they both fit in the bottom of my Gruv Gear Club bag 😀 Between decent tone and the convenience of their small size, the Fly 3 is a real winner 😊
Ashley Shearer two speakers in stereo is always better than one in mono, eh? Well, maybe if I find the extension cab for a deal, I'd pick one up. The Fly 3 became my summertime amp, for when I could toss it into the gig bag and tote a guitar and a djembe up a hill and meet chums in the park.
Great vid. Went out and picked up the fly for teaching. The man is bang on - the loud clean/dirty is awesome and you can even max the gain and clean up on your volume. Really impressive and feels so much more amp- like than the thr 10 I had recently
I have a Fly 3 for very low volume or portable use and it's really cool for just that. I was wondering about the Katana mini as well, as the high gain sounds of the Fly aren't as high gain as I would have liked. Your guitar sounds pretty 'hot' through that amp though. Thanks for this great comparison!
Great review of both amps. I have the Fly 3 and like it a lot, but have been considering getting the Katana-Mini. They both sound great when you play through them, making my decision tougher. I just might get the Katana-Mini just for the fun of having both amps.
I own both. Great explanation. That the Katana is all analog both sounds great, and a score. The Blackstar Fly is a great little amp. Two different mini amps. I play a U.S. Sfrat with some Tele ar times. The Mini Katana takes pedals great. Both are worthy little smokers.
I have the BlackStar ID:Core 15 Watt amp and I can play with drums, bass, vocals no problem . I mic it when possible but it can handle small rooms/bars easily . BlackStar are just killing it with Quality and versatility . Im Metal all the way and it Delivers !!
Aaron KM i have the 8$ ID +ore 20 and lowv it to death cannot see the point of the micros except for portability, in whcih case the foland cube kills’emall.
wow about $120 Au for Katana Boss. Thanks for the review and it beats the other 3 in your opinion ill look at geeting one. It would be nice to have a battery operated amp for sure.
thanks man...these are the reviews I love...settings shown, unbiased opinion, professional playing to showcase range, just great man, no bs, just in your face and ears.
Great comparison! I'm already sold on the Fly 3(2 stereo speakers), the Katana has balls, sounds great! My friends are all badass musicians(except me lol), you are an EXCELLENT player! Subbed!
6 years late to the party, but per the other comments, I can confirm that the riff at 8:10 is awesome. Please tell me that 6 years on you’ve now recorded an album and are touring stadiums around the world playing this riff through one of these amps.
I just purchased the Blackstar Fly3 and obsessed with it. Didn't know about Boss Katana before I purchased the other. Anyways, I hope the Star won't be a let down
By the way the black star 2 speaker set up fits in my strat case ....face down ...note pad at tail piece to push the body toward the middle of case so tuning peg doesn't rest on amp knob
It's a pity that you made 2 video's in 1: The Fly 3 and then the Katana. I would prefer that you keep switching between both amps so that we can hear the differences in sounds the one after the other. But you're a great player.
Thank you I am saving a few videos on setting the tone on amps and this video is a keeper I appreciate you doing these videos and your knowledge....Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA..
I have the fly 3 and the add on amp for it. Was wondering if I can chain the boss katana to them and have all 3? I like the surround sound and it's good for busking
Dude I enjoyed your accent but I enjoyed your guitar skills even more. I wish I had a friend like you. I could learn to play guitar even better and enjoy your accent. Peace out brother and God bless you. Ps I also have the Blackstar fly. It’s a great amp. Excellent guitar playing brother.
I love the BlackStar Fly3, bought the addon speaker for it too, great to have a little practice amp in the kitchen that cuts it. Nice vid btw, and some great guitar playing there !
Katana has better cleans and more gain. But I think the Fly 3's cleans are good too and I like the OD channel's tone better. Leaves enough room to be pushed with a OD or boost, where the katana would sound like poop IMO. I wish this included the EVH 5150 micro though.
I really love your comparison videos man, keep it up! Wanted to ask which of the two would go better with a gt-100 plugged in through the clean channel.
Gosh, I think neither. There wont be enough headroom is make the tones of the GT100 shine through. You're better getting a slightly bigger practice amp, something with at least an 8 inch or 10 inch speaker....
If you play metal, get the katana mini, if you play anything else: fly 3. The fly had so little gain I ended up purchasing the katana and it's awesome. Does great crunch, lead, and high gain tones. Decent clean tone.
What? They got much smaller since I got mine. Thanks! I'll check em out again. Some serious chops and phrasing man! I was just listening to the sick playing throughout kinda missed in comparison first time around. 😊
Nice comprehensive A/B comparison brother. I think the Boss might have the edge on tone in the higher gain settings ... BARELY ... but the FLY has the USB and is 35 bucks cheaper. With headphones on you might not be able to tell the difference. Nice job and nice chops too.
Hey man. Damn good video and like everyone said, those are some killer chops. I am planning to buy a mini amp and I have shortlisted these two. I would also like to use the amp as a part time computer speaker. Given the constraint of the computer speaker, which one would you recommend? Thanks
Bro u knw wat, that was just a thorough breakdown from the scratch, n ur accent is just awesome.. One query, i kinda like a bit more into metal as well, which one do u suggest between these two beauties??
Music Bliss Malaysia really? How come? Which has a better tone, volume, full sound even at lower volumes? Do they crap out at louder volumes and sound bad in the low end? I see a lot of praise for the micro cube gx (updated version). As if it's much louder, sounds better, etc.
The Katana feels more "organic/analog" compared to the cubes...the dynamics are great on these little amps....they dont fart out at louder volumes, no worries there....
Music Bliss Malaysia I ended up buying both so I could return one. I'm keeping the micro cube gx. Sounds like a bigger amp than the mini katana. Having reverb is also really nice. The batteries last 20-25 hours compared to 6-7 on the boss. The Boss did sound surprisingly good though. Not sure if you've tried the updated gx microcubes, but it's pretty impressive for a small battery powered amp. Thanks for the input though and have a Bagus day. You sound great.
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Came for the amp reviews, stayed for the music. This dude shreds.
me too
his noodling is musical. really enchanting.
If you "mike it up" are we listening to the real sound from the Amps , what is the mike connected to ??
who else has the feeling this guy would sound great on any amp...
I found myself paying more attention to your awesome guitar playing than the demo of the amps, very nice
Indeed! The good playing/varied styles really enhanced this fine comparison demo. However, it made me want both. LOL :-O
But I think I'll get the Blackstar because of the nature of its OD tones and you buy these things for their compact nature, so the BS has more "wow" factor.
Awesome my ASS !
AWESOME GUITAR PLAYING ? Are you joking he is a very average player?
@@mardavisguitar link to your guitar playing vids, please.
listen to this ass of guitar playing
ruclips.net/video/N9gsv0GJHLk/видео.htmlsi=MYZTdPQNT5DmsBK5
@@cchavez248
8:10 - 8:41 put a huge smile on my face. That was beautiful
Same! Brilliant riff
Dude, are you kidding??? You say you came up with that riff at 8:10??? This is one of best riff I heard in my life
Absolutly beautiful
not better than smoke on the wotar
@@martinskanal get out
@@gbarrows04
Dæ-dæ-dæææh
Dæ-dæ-dæ-dæææh
Dæ-dæ-dæææh
DÆHH DÆHH!
@@gbarrows04 did you know that the American Kestrel is only 120 grams. Thats like 4,2 oz.
14:55 sold me on the boss. Excellent
most youtube gear reviewers could take a lesson from you on how to present a piece.
Whas the first song you were playing
@@aaroningram1060 modjo#lady(hear me tonight)sounds funky,yup?👍
@@shamsulanuar9258 could also be "Long Train Running" by Doobie Brothers
This has to be the best review of these two amps that I've seen and in particular the Fly3. Effortless playing style also, very well done. Thanks.
Hands down the best demo video of these amps on RUclips. Thank you so much!
And this is how it's done! Best amp review ever!Take love bruh!
I spend about 6-8 weeks away from home for work every year- my travel rig is a Steinberger Spirit and a Fly 3...
Your fluency in guitar is amazing !
Like seriously bro you are insanely good. Thank you for those amazing riffs. I'm literally watching your video over and over again for those delicious licks.
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@Music Bliss Malaysia done. Also dig the new look! 👌 keep them good content coming
The best review and presentation of this product, IMO. Straight to the point. Keeping the riffs simple and fun. Well done. Was torn between which one, now am convince which one to get.
which one to buy?
took me like 2 weeks of searching Spotify to remember that was the Doobie Bros. - great review!
Great playing big man, your guitar is gorgeous, I prefer the katana mini it sounds fuller and the tone is killer. this is the best small amp review I have seen anywhere, thanks for taking the time to do it and sharing it. Cheers. Andy. Scotland.
Great chops brotha.and I was actually shocked at how great the Blackstar held up..neck and neck with that damn Katana,in my opinion..
8:10 tabs? Please
A good player will sound great on any amp. And you’re proof of that 👍🏻 Both Amps from what I’m hearing are very similar in performance. A good match to compare like this. I think what it comes down to after this is personal preference but either would be a good choice.
One of the best youtube reviews ive seen , to the point and covered all aspects and you have a good personality and aren’t irritating like many reviewers can be .
Great review on the amp dude. Both sounds great in with your killee guitar skill
I have a Fly 3 and really dig it. It is really the first micro amp with any truly usable and inspiring tone. I keep it next to the bed, and it's easy enough to toss into a gig bag for meeting chums in the park. I have yet to try the Fly 3 in 6 watt mode with the optional extension cab. My Yamaha THR10 has taken over many of the duties of the Fly 3; that amp is in another class. But, it does give me a highly portable stereo rig with both the Fly3 and THR10 for those low volume living room jams. Thanks for the comparison. Your vids are always enjoyed! The Katana seems like a swell option too.
Same here ... Take the Fly 3 when I go car-camping, and I have the extension cab, but did not find it helped the sound very much. But at home, I keep my Yamaha SLG130 Nylon string guitar plugged into a Yamaha THR5A. Great combo.
Hamid Shibata Bennett I have the Fly 3 with extension cab. It definitely makes a difference having the extra cab in my opinion. Especially when using the delay and having the cabs wide apart from each other. I have been quite impressed with these little amps. I also own a Yamaha THR10X, VOX Adio Air GT and a VOX DA5.
The VOX Adio Air GT is my favourite but I find I carry around the Fly 3 and extension cab just as much. Mostly because they both fit in the bottom of my Gruv Gear Club bag 😀
Between decent tone and the convenience of their small size, the Fly 3 is a real winner 😊
Ashley Shearer two speakers in stereo is always better than one in mono, eh? Well, maybe if I find the extension cab for a deal, I'd pick one up. The Fly 3 became my summertime amp, for when I could toss it into the gig bag and tote a guitar and a djembe up a hill and meet chums in the park.
thr10 vs fly3?
@@AshShearer
Absolutely fantastic playing dude. That Katana sounds incredible. For $100, that thing is amazing. I'm gonna pick one up.
get 2 and run in stereo !!!
Great vid. Went out and picked up the fly for teaching. The man is bang on - the loud clean/dirty is awesome and you can even max the gain and clean up on your volume. Really impressive and feels so much more amp- like than the thr 10 I had recently
This is a great comparison/review and your guitar playing is fantastic. Thank you and well done!
The Katana sounds way more natural and open.
I have a Fly 3 for very low volume or portable use and it's really cool for just that. I was wondering about the Katana mini as well, as the high gain sounds of the Fly aren't as high gain as I would have liked. Your guitar sounds pretty 'hot' through that amp though. Thanks for this great comparison!
Indeed the guitar is a lil hot. The pickups in it are rather high output....
Went and bought the Fly after seeing your great "ear-opening" video.
PS : you are a great player!
kish2 Katana is way better though
Great review of both amps. I have the Fly 3 and like it a lot, but have been considering getting the Katana-Mini. They both sound great when you play through them, making my decision tougher. I just might get the Katana-Mini just for the fun of having both amps.
I'm in the same boat did u ever get the katana mini ? is it that much better than the fly 3 ?
Great information!! Great to listen to a demo from a person who is CLEARLY a great artist ! thanks! Both great mini amps!
Thank you so much.....glad the video helped!
I got the blackstar!!! Love it!!!!
@@karenmeer2320 you're a Meer cat!
🥰
Finally someone who knows how to set up an amp.
I own both. Great explanation. That the Katana is all analog both sounds great, and a score. The Blackstar Fly is a great little amp. Two different mini amps. I play a U.S. Sfrat with some Tele ar times. The Mini Katana takes pedals great. Both are worthy little smokers.
Great video great playing I actually put an order for the blackstar fly3 on eBay after watching your video well done.
I have the BlackStar ID:Core 15 Watt amp and I can play with drums, bass, vocals no problem . I mic it when possible but it can handle small rooms/bars easily . BlackStar are just killing it with Quality and versatility . Im Metal all the way and it Delivers !!
Aaron KM i have the 8$
ID +ore 20 and lowv it to death cannot see the point of the micros except for portability, in whcih case the foland cube kills’emall.
wow about $120 Au for Katana Boss. Thanks for the review and it beats the other 3 in your opinion ill look at geeting one. It would be nice to have a battery operated amp for sure.
I love the way you play! For my ears, I like the Katana best.
Bet they won't sound like that if I get one, very tempted to try though. Brilliantly presented.
I feal like showing off today hmmm I know, I'll do an amp review! Good stuff chief.
Blackstar and Ibanez is pure love. I think the Katana, just like the Boss multi pedal sound to digital.
thanks man...these are the reviews I love...settings shown, unbiased opinion, professional playing to showcase range, just great man, no bs, just in your face and ears.
Fly 3 is good, I'm going with the Boss!
Just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed your reviews. You provide great and to the point insights and let the gear do most the talking. Keep it up!
I have the Blackstar but think I prefer the Boss after watching this demo, awesome review thank you
What was the song the riff on brown channel. Really love it. Please reply. Thankyou
Good comparison. You can certainly play. Would have liked you to have AB’d between them especially cleans. Maybe next time.
8:10 that was sooo good is it a song or just something you made?
Something i made up
@@MusicBlissMalaysiaTV it could became a great song!
@@MusicBlissMalaysiaTV can you show tab for the riff you made up
Best sounding guitar I've heard in a long time!
Sir I love your playing!!! Also the range of music you play:)
and now I love my Mini Katana even more !!!
Great comparison! I'm already sold on the Fly 3(2 stereo speakers), the Katana has balls, sounds great! My friends are all badass musicians(except me lol), you are an EXCELLENT player! Subbed!
6 years late to the party, but per the other comments, I can confirm that the riff at 8:10 is awesome. Please tell me that 6 years on you’ve now recorded an album and are touring stadiums around the world playing this riff through one of these amps.
You got some skills dude
To bad the Boss Katana does not have the option to connect an Extension Cab like the Blackstar Fly 3 :(
ruclips.net/video/5KvVFWFXFlY/видео.html
Did that mod and it works fantastic!
I just purchased the Blackstar Fly3 and obsessed with it. Didn't know about Boss Katana before I purchased the other. Anyways, I hope the Star won't be a let down
Very melodic playing that I loved and I can’t believe how well that little Blackstar sounds
I am sold on both... and this dudes riffing and skills.. 🔥😎
I had to subscribe to support! You're awesome! Keep up the great work 👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
By the way the black star 2 speaker set up fits in my strat case ....face down ...note pad at tail piece to push the body toward the middle of case so tuning peg doesn't rest on amp knob
Which one would you say sounds the best at low volume (clean and drive) ? Thanks
It's a pity that you made 2 video's in 1: The Fly 3 and then the Katana. I would prefer that you keep switching between both amps so that we can hear the differences in sounds the one after the other. But you're a great player.
Your reviews and playing are great - thanks!
Nice playing man!
Hi from Australia Great review and even better playing . Well done mate.
Thank you I am saving a few videos on setting the tone on amps and this video is a keeper I appreciate you doing these videos and your knowledge....Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA..
Which one has the louder sound with max volume?
If you went by sound and not image would you not use a mini amp for professional music studio recording?
I have the fly 3 and the add on amp for it. Was wondering if I can chain the boss katana to them and have all 3? I like the surround sound and it's good for busking
First time I've ever found one of your videos, and I've subscribed. Great content, great presentation and awesome guitar playing.
Blackstar all the way for me, my Fly3 came with the power adapter and the extension speaker.
@John Lee Burnley, how much did that go for Pls?
@@eddyukobo5450 around $80
Try it with a equalizer pedal. It will change the sound completely for better.
Love this guys accent ! Namaste bro 🤘
Great review!
Amazing playing!!
Dude I enjoyed your accent but I enjoyed your guitar skills even more. I wish I had a friend like you. I could learn to play guitar even better and enjoy your accent. Peace out brother and God bless you. Ps I also have the Blackstar fly. It’s a great amp. Excellent guitar playing brother.
What is the first song name? Sounded familiar
Kinda late, but no replies : it's Long Train Running (I don't remember the group), rock on!
What amp review? Awesome guitar skills yo!
What song was that you started playing at 14:15
I love the BlackStar Fly3, bought the addon speaker for it too, great to have a little practice amp in the kitchen that cuts it. Nice vid btw, and some great guitar playing there !
Wow! Awesome shoot out and awesome playing! Anyone know what he was playing at 8:10?
It's my own composition....
Music Bliss Malaysia Very cool riff man. Would love to hear that recorded and released. 🙂
Katana has better cleans and more gain. But I think the Fly 3's cleans are good too and I like the OD channel's tone better. Leaves enough room to be pushed with a OD or boost, where the katana would sound like poop IMO.
I wish this included the EVH 5150 micro though.
that EVH is a toy man... these two are the only real micro amps
Hi guys what s the name of the song played a 7:30? Just after back in black ?
Just some random riffage....
Music Bliss Malaysia you should make a song of it :) look like some Mr Bungle, imagine mike Patton singing over it!
That blackstar is putting out a lot of great sound for the cost.
I really love your comparison videos man, keep it up! Wanted to ask which of the two would go better with a gt-100 plugged in through the clean channel.
Gosh, I think neither. There wont be enough headroom is make the tones of the GT100 shine through. You're better getting a slightly bigger practice amp, something with at least an 8 inch or 10 inch speaker....
Sounds great! Doesn’t hurt that your playing rules.
If you play metal, get the katana mini, if you play anything else: fly 3. The fly had so little gain I ended up purchasing the katana and it's awesome. Does great crunch, lead, and high gain tones. Decent clean tone.
Daes gain or delay affect mp3 line input?
That's some tasty playing!! Great review
i always love hearing you play bro
exceptional demo! I have both but I enjoyed this video
Killer demo! What's the little cam you got looking down on the amps bro?
It's a GoPro
What? They got much smaller since I got mine. Thanks! I'll check em out again.
Some serious chops and phrasing man!
I was just listening to the sick playing throughout kinda missed in comparison first time around. 😊
@@omarpervaiz haha cheers man!
Nice comprehensive A/B comparison brother. I think the Boss might have the edge on tone in the higher gain settings ... BARELY ... but the FLY has the USB and is 35 bucks cheaper. With headphones on you might not be able to tell the difference. Nice job and nice chops too.
Hey man. Damn good video and like everyone said, those are some killer chops.
I am planning to buy a mini amp and I have shortlisted these two. I would also like to use the amp as a part time computer speaker. Given the constraint of the computer speaker, which one would you recommend?
Thanks
The Fly 3 STEREO pack will fit your needs....it comes with the Fly 3, an extension cabinet and a power supply....
Katana all the way much more power it covers more genres like Hardrock n Metal /m/ I´ll get that one for me
Bro u knw wat, that was just a thorough breakdown from the scratch, n ur accent is just awesome..
One query, i kinda like a bit more into metal as well, which one do u suggest between these two beauties??
Where to buy the AC adapter for the boss katana?
Omg awesome playing and katana sold me
If I were to use a tone similar to Van Halen / Guns N Roses, which one would you recommend?
What is the track on 8:10? Sick tune, man!
An original composition....
Awesome, you have a complete song or just those riffs?
Just a few riffs...that soon should turn into a song...and who knows, maybe an EP.....
Music Bliss Malaysia i would like to hear that!
subbed! looking forward to it
Well done review!
The katana mini or the roland micro cube? I don't care about built in effects.
I'd definitely lean towards the katana if you dont care about the effects....
Music Bliss Malaysia really? How come? Which has a better tone, volume, full sound even at lower volumes? Do they crap out at louder volumes and sound bad in the low end? I see a lot of praise for the micro cube gx (updated version). As if it's much louder, sounds better, etc.
The Katana feels more "organic/analog" compared to the cubes...the dynamics are great on these little amps....they dont fart out at louder volumes, no worries there....
Music Bliss Malaysia I ended up buying both so I could return one. I'm keeping the micro cube gx. Sounds like a bigger amp than the mini katana. Having reverb is also really nice. The batteries last 20-25 hours compared to 6-7 on the boss. The Boss did sound surprisingly good though. Not sure if you've tried the updated gx microcubes, but it's pretty impressive for a small battery powered amp. Thanks for the input though and have a Bagus day. You sound great.
On the delay setting of the Katana, if you set the time to 0 and the level to full it will essentially be a reverb.
Clean solo is soo awesome