Boss Katana-50 MkII 50W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier
CRAFTED TONES, FORGED FOR ROCK
With 50 watts of power and a custom 12-inch speaker, the Katana-50 delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones that gracefully slice through any band scenario. The amp also excels for home playing, with a uniquely efficient design and innovative Power Control that provides inspiring sound and response at low volumes. In addition, the Katana-50 includes integrated access to a huge range of BOSS effects, which are customizable using the free BOSS Tone Studio editor software. And with the amp’s powerful Tone Setting memories, you can store your favorite amp channel setups and effects combinations for instant recall.
Katana Version 4: Three New Effects Types and Dedicated Pedal FX
The Katana Version 4 update brings original Katana-50 owners some new effect features derived from the next-generation Katana MkII series. Heavy Octave, Stereo Delay, and Pan Delay effects have been added, along with a dedicated Pedal FX section that makes it easier to set up foot-controlled wah and pedal bend.
What's new in the BOSS Katana-50 MkII
Here's a quick list of the hottest features in your second-gen Katana-50 combo guitar amp:
- Power Amp In(put) — Got a floor unit or tube preamp you can't live without? You can access all 50 watts of the Katana's Class AB power section using the MkII's power amp input. Here you bypass everything before the power amp and speakers, so what you hear is exactly what you expect — only live and in living color.
- New amp models — The classics you love are back in full effect in the Katana MkII. Only now, you can access new variations on the original five amp models to create an even more versatile gigging platform, from country cleans to metal gains to acoustic-voiced amplification.
- Updated BOSS Tone Studio — Customizing your sound within the Katana MkII is easier than ever using the new and improved BOSS Tone Studio software; 60 BOSS effects, channel-by-channel EQs, adjustable routing, and much more await your every command.
Ready for any style of music, even acoustic-electric
The BOSS Katana-50 MkII packs five distinct amp voicings. Clean, Crunch, and Lead cover the range from chiming clean tones and gritty rhythm tones to solo-worthy high-gain leads. As an added bonus, the Brown setting is derived from the BOSS Waza amplifier — think iconic '80s metal. And finally, the Acoustic mode allows you to plug in your acoustic-electric guitar, too. No matter what style of music you play or even what kind of guitar you play, there's a world of tone to explore in the BOSS Katana-50 MkII combo amplifier.
Cab-emulated output for silent recording and performance
While the Katana-50 MkII offers a Power Control for getting cranked-amp tone at a low volume level, you can achieve truly silent operation onstage or in the studio. Cab emulation is available on the USB and headphone/recording output, so however you choose to monitor your 50 MkII, it'll feel like you're standing in front of an amp. Selectable cab resonance (Vintage/Modern/Deep) and Air Feel miking emulation (direct, distant, or blended) allow you to tailor emulated tones to taste.
Powered by the NEW BOSS Tone Studio
The Katana-50 MkII supports 60 timeless BOSS effects, and you can load an entire series of them for instant access. The amp's Booster/Mod, FX/Delay, and Reverb controls give you easy one-knob access to each effects type, with a color-coded button to switch between preset effects. To completely customize your effects and amp settings, connect the Katana-50 MkII to your computer via USB and load up the Tone Studio software. Create your own setup, or download setups created by pro guitarists at the BOSS Tone Studio website. Best of all, the Katana-50 MkII can store multiple custom amp and effects profiles for instant recall, making this combo a versatile multichannel amplifier.
FEATURES:
- Versatile combo amp with 5 amp voicings, customizable effects, and editor software
- Amp characters include Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown (derived from the BOSS Waza amp), and Acoustic (for acoustic-electric guitar)
- 60 timeless BOSS effects, accessible from the BOSS Tone Studio
- Variable Power Control allows you to achieve cranked-amp tone at lower volume levels
- Shape your tone quickly with dedicated Gain, EQ, and Effects controls
- Use the BOSS Tone Studio editor software to customize your effects and amp settings
- Power Amp In brings uncolored amplification to your external modelers and preamps
- Support for up to 2 footswitches or an expression pedal
SPECS:
- Type: Solid State
- Number of Channels: 5 x Amp Types
- Total Power: 50W (25W, 0.5W settings)
- Speaker Size: 1 x 12"
- Reverb: Yes
- Effects: Modulation, Delay, 60 BOSS Effects (Tone Studio software)
- EQ: 3-band EQ, Tone control
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (power amp), 1 x 1/8" (aux in)
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (rec/headphones)
- USB: 1 x Type B
- Headphones: Yes
- Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel/bank)
- Footswitch Included: No, FS-6 sold separately
- Computer Connectivity: USB
- Construction Material: Black Tolex
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 15.6"
- Width: 18.5"
- Depth: 9.3"
- Weight: 25.6 lbs.
