BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3
- Power: 50 watts
- Speaker: 12-inch custom speaker
- Amp Types: 6 (Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown) with variations (12 tones total)
- Effects: 5 sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb) with 15 effect types
- Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, effect knobs, Power Control (Standby, 0.5W, Half, Max), Tone Setting buttons
- Connections: Guitar Input, Power Amp In, Stereo Headphones, USB-C, Aux In, Footswitch/Expression Pedal jacks, Bluetooth adaptor slot (optional)
- Power Consumption: 47 watts
- Size: 18.6” W x 9.4” D x 15.7” H
- Weight: 25 lbs 10 oz
- Accessories: Power cord, owner’s manual
- Optional Add-ons: Footswitches, expression pedals, Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor, amplifier stand
Description
The BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 is a versatile and compact 50-watt guitar amplifier designed for guitarists of all levels, delivering exceptional sound quality and flexibility for practice, recording, and live performances.
With BOSS’s advanced Tube Logic technology, it recreates the warm, responsive feel of classic tube amps while offering modern features like six distinct amp characters (Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown), each with a variation for 12 total tones. The new “Pushed” setting provides a lively, edge-of-breakup sound perfect for dynamic playing.
It includes five simultaneous effect sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb) with 15 effect types, customizable through the intuitive BOSS Tone Studio app. The Power Control feature lets you achieve cranked-amp tones at low volumes, ideal for home use, while four Tone Setting memories allow quick recall of your favorite setups.
With connectivity options like USB-C for recording, a headphone jack for silent practice, and a Power Amp In for external modelers, plus compatibility with footswitches and an optional Bluetooth adaptor for wireless editing, this lightweight 1×12 combo amp is perfect for any setting, from bedroom jams to small gigs.