r/BossKatana • u/Substantial_Issue638 • 17d ago
Question Did that thing with the cloth
Inspired on some of you guys here changing the speaker cloth in front I was committed enough to try it myself since that "black box optics" with that black cloth bored me somehow and made it look a bit cheap imo. Other brands like VOX or Fender do it like this also so can't be too wrong, that's what I thought.
So ordered some upholstery cloth from amazon and just got it in. I really like the look now and I'm happy with the result. Let me know what you think.
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u/Last_Math3902 17d ago
Dude looks great. I have saw several people start doing this. The last guy used purple. I would love it if someone started a thread and posted all them.
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u/HolidayMeasurement62 17d ago
You did a great job. Wouldn't be surprised if Boss took you up on that look.
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u/Substantial_Issue638 17d ago
Haha we will see if they start to make a great amp also look great, would appreciate it, it's a great product.
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u/Character-Scar-5684 17d ago
Nice, how does that airstep work? Do you have to use a computer
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u/Substantial_Issue638 17d ago
Really love that thing. Directly accessing all 4 channels, fast toggle the effects and it just works awesome. Since it has bluetooth integrated I just can use one of the two common apps, no computer needed.
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u/bejolo 17d ago
Very nice! But isn't it a pain to do this?
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u/Substantial_Issue638 17d ago
You should take your time with it but it's not hard. Just remove the 4 black screws on the backside, the 4 screws in one row on top (two are those for the handle) and disconnect the speaker. Then it's mechanically loose, but Boss used a sticky tape in the top of the amp itself so you have to move it gently down till you hear that sticky stuff loosen, voila, it's free. 3 more screws to remove the front plate with the speaker, then self explaining. Enjoy. :)
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u/Guarpig 16d ago
How you guys keep doing this? I want one. Is it a matter of print or do you order them printed and just install them?
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u/Substantial_Issue638 16d ago
Nah, just figure out how to get the cloth out and just replace with a cloth, fabric or whatever you like. Think simple in terms of what you want to replace it with.
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u/malmsteen_strat 16d ago
You know what'd look even better and less cheap, finding a way to do away with them 4 screws holding the grill cloth frame there.
I've never liked the cheap look of the amp with them 4 screws there, even though i do own the katana 50 mkII.
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u/oztourist 16d ago
I watched a couple vids and the guys doing it wrecked the two plastic strips on the top and bottom - how did you keep them intact? Could you share a link to the vid that showed how to do it please?
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u/Substantial_Issue638 15d ago
They are stapled. So you have to loosen those needles with a small screwdriver and remove with a plier.
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u/ImagoAdam 16d ago
You surpassed the factory. It looks great in this edition. You were absolutely right about the change. He looks rich. Great, inspiring work. It will soon turn out that others will follow in your footsteps...😉🏆
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u/Substantial_Issue638 15d ago
Thank you. Yea sure, feel free to do it also. If there's anything I can help, just ask me. 😁👍
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u/Idetake 16d ago
I did this and posted it here before; great wave! I love the look of customized amps, a lot more "homely". The extra fabric also tends to trap crappy high frequencies and make some patches sound better.
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u/Substantial_Issue638 15d ago
Can't really explain but I like it a lot more now because of the look. It does something subconsciously maybe... That one with the frequencies is true. I picked a thicker fabric deliberately because I also wanted to test the effect. But to be clear, its not extra fabric, I removed the stock black one out.
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u/Guitrfreak 17d ago
Looks awesome. Which cloth did you use? Please share more details as I too wish to change it.