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Description
Introducing the Keeley Katana, a versatile jewel in the realm of guitar pedals and effects. This small but mighty boost effects pedal presents a transparent boost with an organic dynamic response. It's a chameleon of sorts - with the knob pushed in, it stays true to a clean volume control. However, pull out the knob, and it transcends into a delectable low-gain overdrive territory.
Key Features:
- Utilizes cascading FET stages for a transparent and organic boost
- Offers dual modes: a clean volume control and a low-gain overdrive
- Easy to use with a single knob design
- Compact and robust, perfect for any pedalboard
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Boost |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 5mA |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 1.9" |
| Width | 3.15" (including knob) |
| Depth | 4.42" |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal?
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The Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal is designed to provide a clean volume boost without altering your guitar's tone, enhancing your signal for solos or driving your amp harder.
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Is the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal true bypass?
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Yes, the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal features true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not in use.
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What power supply does the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal require?
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The Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately, or it can be powered by a 9V battery.
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Can the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal be used with both electric and acoustic guitars?
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Yes, the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal can be used with both electric and acoustic guitars, providing a transparent boost to your instrument's signal.
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How does the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal differ from an overdrive pedal?
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Unlike an overdrive pedal, the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal does not add distortion; it simply increases your signal's volume while maintaining your original tone.
Equipboard's Expert Review
Equipboard tested this
Clean Boost Perfection
The Keeley Katana is a game-changer for guitarists seeking a high-quality clean boost. This pedal's solid construction and simple yet effective design immediately caught our attention. The single gain knob offers an impressive range of settings, while the pull-out volume knob for additional gain is a clever feature we appreciated.
We were particularly impressed with the Katana's ability to boost volume without altering the core tone. The internal voltage doubling from 9V to 18V provides ample headroom, allowing us to push our amps without unwanted distortion. In our experience, this pedal enhances tone, adding punch and presence while maintaining sharpness and dynamics.
The "Throwback White" finish not only looks great but also offers practical visibility on dark stages. We found the large, easily adjustable knob to be a thoughtful touch, although it is not exactly pedalboard efficient.
Sound-wise, the Katana delivers a clean boost that's both transparent and subtly colored. We noticed a fat, harmonically rich quality that adds depth to the signal without overpowering the original tone. This pedal has become a mainstay on our pedalboards, proving its reliability over time.
The Keeley Katana is ideal for guitarists who want to elevate their tone with precision. It's perfect for those seeking a clean boost with a touch of character. However, players looking for heavy distortion or dramatic tone shaping might find it too subtle for their needs.
Videos
Andertons Music Co
Top 5 Boost Pedal Shootout - The Winners (Plus we Blindfold Pete!)
Top 5 Boost Pedal Shootout - The Winners (Plus we Blindfold Pete!)
Andertons Music Co
Keeley Katana Clean Boost
ProGuitarShopDemos
Keeley Katana Boost Pedal Demo
TheToneShack
Keeley Katana Clean Boost vs EP Booster
shnobel
Keeley Katana Clean Boost | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
John Mayer Boost // keeley Katana
Collin Littlejohn
Keeley Katana Boost Pedal! - This Iconic Clean Boost Has An Awesome Trick Up It's Sleeve!
PMTVUK
Keeley Katana Clean Boost Demo
Sweetwater
Keeley Katana - Clean Boost | Demo Video (Complete Test) John Mayer Guitar Pedals 🎸
Alberto Martinez Del Rio Guitar
Keeley Electronics Katana Clean Boost Pedal
intheblues
Reviews
PROS
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Boosts original signal with high headroom without overdriving
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Subtle tonal coloring enhances sound quality
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Versatile: clean boost to slight drive with gain knob
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Preserves guitar's natural tone while adding presence
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Solid construction and easy-to-use layout
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Effective across various guitars and amps
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Offers both volume and "presence" boost transparently
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Internal voltage doubling for extra headroom
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Unique dirty switch feature for added versatility
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Aesthetic design with practical visibility on stage
CONS
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May be too subtle for those seeking dramatic effect changes
Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 8 Reviews and 41 Ratings
Useful
Got this pedal to achieve a "Mayer-ish" tone. And it actually did together with my BOSS FDR-1 and lately with my Roger Linn Adrena Linn III Fender Deluxe Reverb model. And its cool that you can place it between the low gain and high gain drives to achieve a level and gain boost in one chain.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Clean level at 6 can achieve a clean and tight boost for clean solos.
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the BEST clean boost
I've tried countless clean boosts (BBE, EHX, TC, and MANY boutique brands) and this is by far the best one. Out of everything I tried, this one actually does what it says on the tin. Through the front-end of a tube amp (Marshall) it will actually give a perceivable volume and "presence" boost instead of just adding gain or compression. This is about as transparent as it gets too, and honestly most of the hype that surrounded this pedal when it was introduced is absolutely dead-on. This is the one pedal that I never play without.
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Clear tone with a touch of drive
This pedal gives a beautiful clear tone, however it could also provide a little drive...
Artist usage
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Listed on Bobb's official Keeley artist page.
In this tweet, Jeramy shows his Keeley Katana Pedal.
In a piece written for the Tym Guitars website about his Tym Teenage Fanboost pedal, Norman Blake refers to having used a Keeley Katana in the past:
"I mentioned that I had been on the lookout for a boost pedal that would compliment the AC30 that I’ve been playing through forever. In the past I’ve used an MXR micro amp and more recently a Keeley Catana Clean Boost, which are both great one knob (the Keeley also has a switch) pedals."
Listed on Harvey's official Keeley artist page.
“I love Keeley pedals! The Katana Boost has been on my board for years and it sounds so good I just leave it on all the time. It adds extra harmonics to the guitar somehow. Really a beautiful sound."
Listed on Arun's official Keeley artist page.
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In this post, Pamungkas is integrating his massive pedalboard into a more compact switching system. Here you can see pedals that Pamungkas uses when performing, such as Keeley Katana (next to EHX Qtron pedal)
Which pedals are your standards? I always find if I use more then 6 pedals on my rig something goes wrong, so I try and keep it simple. My main pedals are a T-Rex Mudhoney Distortion, Fulltone Octafuzz II OF-2, A Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb, A Keeley Katana Boost, and a Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
In the video "GITAARMANNEN, DE PODCAST - S02E06: MILO MESKENS" by Ed Struijlaart, at the 32:24 timestamp, Milo Meskens uses and explains the Keeley Katana pedal.
“I always knew Robert Keeley was a bad ass because I had a couple of his modded TS-9’s, but my first “HOLY SHIT” moment with Keeley pedals coincided with the release of the Katana. I plugged in to a Katana and immediately bought two. That was over a decade ago and I can honestly say those two Katana’s have not left my boards since. That was the beginning of my Keeley journey that continues delivering those “HS” moments. I guess you can say “Robert, you had me at Katana!”
In November 2018, Mike Sigl showcased the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal on his Instagram, highlighting its role in his guitar setup.
In an Instagram post by Camera Obscura, taken during their North America Tour in Portland, Tracyanne Campbell's pedalboard is briefly visible. The pedalboard includes a Keeley Katana Boost among other devices. This pedal is consistently shown in other posts from the band's account, confirming its use by Campbell. The post is authored by cameraobscuraband and is captioned "North America Tour Day 13 🎬 | Portland."
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