Inside James Walbourne’s guitar world: essential pedals, tone, songwriting, live performance, recording, and lessons from a life in music.
The musical surrealist revisits everything from a Summer of Love adolescence to pedal preferences and the origins of his melodic existentialism.
Add the vintage analog DM-2 Delay, tone-enhancing DC-2 Dimension C, and harmonically rich OD-2 TURBO OverDrive to your PX-1 effects palette.
Level up your PX-1 collection with the classic 1970s CS-2 Compression Sustainer, amp-like PW-2 Power Driver, and high-gain XT-2 Xtortion.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS
Explore the Katana's sonic capabilities and its comprehensive range of amp types, effects, control functions, desktop editing system, and more.
The Van Halen classic maintains a hold on rock fans and guitar heads. Learn about the song and how to capture its tone with the BOSS Katana.
The Juliana Theory founding member and guitarist discusses his new solo project and the BOSS gear that has been with him every step of the way.
"Blue Orchid" is a highlight of the White Stripes' catalog. Read about the alternative classic and how to get its sound with the BOSS Katana.
The BOSS Katana is ideal for woodshedding and improving your playing. Here are home practice tips to get the most from your amplifier.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Effects Pedal Order and Signal Chain
There's an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn how perfecting a signal chain will reward you with the tone you've been seeking.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Reverb Pedal for Guitar
As one of the most popular effects, there are more variations of reverb than ever. Learn its history and how to harness reverb’s power.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Distortion Pedal for Guitar
Distortion pedals can be wild beasts. Understanding how to tailor them to your setup is integral to getting the most out of the effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Reverb with Other Effects
Reverb can be the icing on the cake of a guitarist’s sound. Here are some exciting sonic options for pairing reverb with other effects.
Pedal Partners: Combining Distortion with Other Effects
A distortion pedal can be a guitarist’s most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Effects Pedal Order and Signal Chain
There’s an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn how perfecting a signal chain will reward you with the tone you’ve been seeking.
Pedal Partners: Combining Delay with Other Effects
Delay is among the most essential effects. Learn how to combine delay with other pedals to unlock musical doorways.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Delay Pedal for Guitar
Few effects have impacted the guitar world in as many unique ways as a delay. Here are some tricks to maximize your delay pedal.
Reverberations: Stew Jackson of Massive Attack
The multi-talented producer/guitarist dishes on Bristol’s musical mojo, the BOSS RE-202, and the supernatural power of delay.
Pedal Partners: Combining Overdrive with Other Effects
Find out what pedals work best with overdrive, how gain stacking works, and the perfect partners for this dynamic effect.
Getting the Most Out of Your Overdrive Pedal
Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Reverb Pedal for Guitar
As one of the most popular effects, there are more variations of reverb than ever. Learn its history and how to harness reverb’s power.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Distortion Pedal for Guitar
Distortion pedals can be wild beasts. Understanding how to tailor them to your setup is integral to getting the most out of the effect.
Pedal Partners: Combining Reverb with Other Effects
Reverb can be the icing on the cake of a guitarist’s sound. Here are some exciting sonic options for pairing reverb with other effects.
Pedal Partners: Combining Distortion with Other Effects
A distortion pedal can be a guitarist’s most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Effects Pedal Order and Signal Chain
There’s an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn how perfecting a signal chain will reward you with the tone you’ve been seeking.
Pedal Partners: Combining Delay with Other Effects
Delay is among the most essential effects. Learn how to combine delay with other pedals to unlock musical doorways.
Five Creative Ways to Use a Delay Pedal for Guitar
Few effects have impacted the guitar world in as many unique ways as a delay. Here are some tricks to maximize your delay pedal.
Reverberations: Stew Jackson of Massive Attack
The multi-talented producer/guitarist dishes on Bristol’s musical mojo, the BOSS RE-202, and the supernatural power of delay.
Pedal Partners: Combining Overdrive with Other Effects
Find out what pedals work best with overdrive, how gain stacking works, and the perfect partners for this dynamic effect.
Getting the Most Out of Your Overdrive Pedal
Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds.
EXPLORE AMPS
Learn how to choose a bass guitar amp for recording, gigging, and home practice. Plus, discover how the Katana Bass ticks all boxes.
Dive into the wide world of pedals and learn how they can further enhance your BOSS Katana amplifier experience.
The Acoustic Singer series provides self-contained amplification for performing singer/guitarists. These useful tips will elevate your gigs.
“Paint It Black” is a landmark Rolling Stones single, known for its haunting sound and distinctive instrumentation. Learn how to capture the grief-stricken tone with the BOSS Katana.
The BOSS Katana series has steadily evolved since 2016. Explore the latest advancements in the new Katana Gen 3 line.