Boss Katana 7W Mini Guitar Amp

Katana DNA Forged Into an Ultra-Compact Amp

BOSS Katana amps have received accolades from guitarists everywhere for their fantastic sound and feel, onboard effects, and great value. Now, the Katana-Mini makes serious Katana tone accessible in a small, go-anywhere amp that runs on batteries. Offering sound quality that far exceeds other amps in its class, this miniature powerhouse features an authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit for big, expressive sound, plus a traditional analog EQ and an onboard tape-style delay. Ultra-compact and travel-ready, the Katana-Mini delivers inspiring Katana tone anywhere you want to play.

Standard Features

• Great Katana tone in a highly portable amp
• Rich, full sound that far exceeds other amps in its class
• Authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit and three-band analog tone stack
• Three versatile amp types: Brown, Crunch, and Clean
• Built-in tape-style delay for warm ambience
• Aux input for jamming with music from a smartphone
• Phones/recording output with cabinet voicing
• Runs on six AA-size batteries or optional AC adapter

Specially Designed for High-Quality Sound

Unlike typical small, battery-powered guitar amps that offer so-so sound quality, the Katana-Mini produces big, full tone that inspires you to plug in and play for hours at a time. BOSS’s comprehensive design approach includes a custom speaker, advanced hardware, refined circuitry, and special component selection, which all work together to produce maximum sound quality in a minimum footprint. The amp also incorporates BOSS’s decades of research in energy-efficient design, providing class-defying power and punch from only six AA-size batteries.

Inspiring Tones, Ready to Rock

The Katana-Mini’s all-analog input circuitry includes multiple gain stages that drive three classic sound settings, offering the same cascaded gain approach found in high-end amp designs. This is what gives the Katana-Mini its satisfying tone and quick, interactive feel, with distortion that’s easily controlled with input volume and picking strength. Brown delivers expressive, high-gain tones rich with harmonics, Crunch provides overdrive ideal for rock rhythms and bluesy leads, and Clean offers crisp, sparkling tones with punchy dynamic response.

Analog Tone Stack and Onboard Delay

In contrast to the limited EQs found in other small amps, the Katana-Mini comes equipped with a genuine three-band analog tone stack. This provides natural sound shaping via familiar bass, mid, and treble controls, just like a full-size stage amp. You can also enhance your sound with the tape-style delay, using the time and level knobs to dial in everything from subtle ambience to long, warm repeats.

Jam at Home or Grab and Go

Thanks to the Katana-Mini’s advanced-yet-compact design, you can plug into serious guitar tone any time and any place. Weighing just under three pounds, it sits easily on a tabletop or shelf at home. With the integrated handle and battery operation, it’s easy to grab the amp and play anywhere, indoors or out. Use the aux input to jam with your favorite tracks, and the phones/recording output with cabinet voicing for private practice or direct recording.

Specifications

Rated Power Output

7 W

Nominal Input Level

INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohm)

Speaker

10 cm (4 inches)

Controls

POWER switch
TYPE switch
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob

Equalizer
Bass / Middle / Treble

Delay
Time / Level

Indicators

Power

Connectors

INPUT jack (1/4-inch)
AUX IN (stereo mini)
PHONES/REC OUT (stereo mini)
DC IN jack

Power Supply

6× AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
or AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw

350 mA

Expected Battery Life

Alkaline: approx. 7 hours
Ni-MH: approx. 9 hours (2500 mAh)

Accessories

Owner's manual
6× AA alkaline batteries

Optional Accessories

AC adaptor (PSB series)

Size and Weight

Width: 230 mm (9-1/16")
Depth: 116 mm (4-5/8")
Height: 181 mm (7-1/8")
Weight: 1.2 kg (2 lbs 11 oz)