Description
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier
The Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 1×12 Combo is a powerful and compact 50-watt guitar amplifier designed for versatility and portability. Featuring the latest Tube Logic enhancements, this third-generation model offers an exceptional range of tones, from clean to heavily distorted. With a custom 12-inch speaker, it delivers a rich, commanding sound that’s suitable for both studio recordings and live performances. Its user-friendly interface includes 12 amp characters with variations, five independent effects sections, and four tone setting memories for quick and easy sound customization.
The amplifier is equipped with advanced connectivity options, including an updated BOSS Tone Studio app for remote editing, which makes it easier than ever to shape your sound from a computer or mobile device. Whether you’re practicing at home or rocking out on stage, the Katana-50 Gen 3 provides all the tools you need to express your musical creativity. Additionally, its Power Control feature allows for cranked-amp tones at lower volumes, making it perfect for any playing environment. The Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 introduces refined Tube Logic technology, providing an even more authentic tube amplifier experience. This innovative design reproduces the complex tonal interactions and dynamic response of classic tube amps. With enhancements that deliver richer sound and greater touch sensitivity, this amplifier offers guitarists a deeply expressive sound palette that reacts dynamically to every nuance of their playing.
This model features six distinct amp characters, each with a selectable variation, allowing for a total of 12 unique tones. The newly added “Pushed” amp character is perfect for players who crave that edge-of-breakup sound. Alongside, the amplifier houses five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb. These built-in effects and their variations extend the creative possibilities, enabling musicians to craft their signature sounds with precision and ease.
The Katana 50 Gen 3 is equipped with cutting-edge connectivity features, including a USB-C® port for easy integration with music production software and a power amp input for seamless use with external preamps, modelers, and multi-effects. The updated BOSS Tone Studio app enhances remote amp and effects management, offering a more intuitive and comprehensive control experience. This connectivity makes the Katana-50 Gen 3 a versatile hub for any musician’s setup, ideal for both live performance and studio recording.
Power Control is a standout feature of the Katana-50 Gen 3, enabling guitarists to achieve the ideal volume without sacrificing tone quality. This function allows players to enjoy the full sonic richness of high-volume tube amp sounds at bedroom-friendly levels. Whether you’re practicing at home or performing in small venues, this feature ensures you get the perfect balance of sound and practicality, making it an indispensable tool for any guitarist.
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier Features:
- Product Name: Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Product Code: KTN-50-3
- Rated Power Output: 50 W
- Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms), AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
- Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
- Controls: POWER switch, MASTER knob, POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX), AMP TYPE switch, GAIN knob, VOLUME knob, BASS knob, MIDDLE knob, TREBLE knob, BOOSTER button, MOD button, FX button, DELAY button, REVERB button, TAP button, BOOSTER knob, MOD knob, FX knob, DELAY knob, REVERB knob
- Indicators: VARIATION, BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, TAP, CH1, CH2, PANEL
- Connectors: INPUT jack, POWER AMP IN jack, STEREO PHONES jack, CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack, EXP PEDAL jack, AUX IN jack, USB port, BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT, AC IN jack
- Power Consumption: 47 W
- Dimensions: 470 (W) x 238 (D) x 398 (H) mm or 18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches
- Weight: 11.6 kg (25 lbs 10 oz)
- Accessories: Owner’s manual, Power cord
- Options (sold separately): Footswitch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7), Expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H), Bluetooth? Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model BT-DUAL).
