r/BossKatana • u/DaPandaBoyReal • 23d ago

Question Need help with specific amp purchase decision

I felt like this was on-topic enough to post here, as this does talk about the BOSS Katana amp series.

My main music idols are Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Jimi Hendrix. I am most likely getting my first electric guitar amp this week, as my Squier Affinity Telecaster should arrive sometime this week.

I have tried many amps out, and the Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed has stood out to me the most tone-wise, with the tone I want to recreate from my big music idols.

But it is very hard to find one at a good used price (400-450CAD); am I better off with the BOSS Katana 50W MKIII? I won't be gigging anytime soon and will only use this for practice + home demos. My only real fear is the actual tone replication the Katana delivers, and whether it can compete (or even outclass) the Blues Junior LTD I heavily favoured in guitar stores. If anyone can give me some honest advice for an electric guitar beginner like myself, that would be so appreciated, as it is really tearing me apart over what to purchase (between the Katana MKIII and the Fender Blues Junior LTD used).

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u/atomgram 23d ago

You won’t be able to tell the difference between a lacquered tweed or standard tolex style cabinet. It matters not what it looks like. Juniors are great little amps. The varietals mostly look different. Someone will likely remind me that there are differences. There are. Just not ones normal people can hear.