Keeley Katana

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In the Boost Effects Pedals category, Keeley Katana is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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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

What is the primary function of the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal?: 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.
Is the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal true bypass?: 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.
What power supply does the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal require?: 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.
Can the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal be used with both electric and acoustic guitars?: 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.
How does the Keeley Katana Clean Boost Pedal differ from an overdrive pedal?: 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

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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.

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PROS

Boosts original signal with high headroom without overdriving
Subtle tonal coloring enhances sound quality
Versatile: clean boost to slight drive with gain knob
Preserves guitar's natural tone while adding presence
Solid construction and easy-to-use layout
Effective across various guitars and amps
Offers both volume and "presence" boost transparently
Internal voltage doubling for extra headroom
Unique dirty switch feature for added versatility
Aesthetic design with practical visibility on stage

CONS

May be too subtle for those seeking dramatic effect changes

Critic Reviews

Keeley Electronics Katana Clean Boost pedal | Guitar World

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The Keeley Electronics Katana Clean Boost pedal is a standout for guitarists seeking a boost without compromising their tone. Its innovative design, featuring audiophile-grade components and a charge pump, effectively doubles the input voltage, allowing for a clean yet powerful enhancement. The pedal's versatility shines with a push-pull pot for switching between Pure Clean and High Gain modes, offering everything from subtle lift to a gritty edge. While it's praised for maintaining tone integrity across various amps, its premium build might not suit budget-conscious players. Overall, the Katana is highly regarded, as evidenced by its presence on the pedalboards of renowned artists like Billy Gibbons.

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cruzcustomguitars

over 6 years ago

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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Guitarist

Genres:

Rock Pop Blues

callsign_wonton

302

over 8 years ago

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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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Punk rock old school thrash