Boss Katana-50 MkII Combo Amplifier with Effects
(This is a legacy model amp, available at closeout pricing. The current edition is the BOSS Katana-50 GEN 3)
With 50 watts of power, a custom 12-inch speaker, and a suite of onboard effects, the Katana-50 MkII amp delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones at an extremely affordable price!
Overview
The Boss Katana-50 MkII is an electric guitar amp, however, among its five amp voicings is a special Acoustic setting that allows it to sound warm and inviting when used with piezo pickup-powered instruments, such as electric bowed string instruments. In Acoustic mode this amp sounds great with violins, violas and -- thanks to a 12-inch speaker--cellos, providing a balanced, rich tone that can be easily customized with 3-band EQ controls. Or use the other amp models (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown) to add classic guitar characteristics and breakup to your sound.
Full-Toned Practice, Even At Low Volume
The Katana 50 also excels for home playing, with a uniquely efficient design and innovative Power Control that provides inspiring sound and response at low volumes, which is great for throttling back the volume at small stages and while playing at home, and also includes a Standby setting that mutes the sound for switching instruments or taking breaks. And by flipping out the integrated tilt stand, you can easily angle the amp back for better sound projection. There is also a 1/4" Headphone output jack on the back for self monitoring or a more immersive practice experience.
Onboard Effects Suite
Katana MkII includes five simultaneous effects categories, putting the tone-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections come loaded from the factory with three variations in each, providing 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. Connecting to BOSS Tone Studio lets you dive much deeper if you want—customize the sections with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much more.
Feature-rich but simple to operate
While the Katana-50 MkII includes many advanced features, it’s amazingly simple to operate. Dedicated knobs for multiple gain stages and three-band EQ allow you to quickly dial in your tone by ear, just as you would with a standard tube amp. Essential effects parameters are adjusted with a simple knob twist, and memories can be stored with a brief button hold.
Features
- Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker
- Updated BOSS Tone Studio software for customizing your sound with over 60 different BOSS effects, channel and global EQs, adjustable routing, and much more
- Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence
- Dedicated gain, EQ, and effects controls for adjusting sounds quickly
- Five unique amp characters (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic), plus newly voiced variations for each
- Five independent effects sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb), with three selectable variations in each
- Four Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
- Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and dynamic response at low volumes
- Dedicated Pedal FX for foot-controlled wah and pedal bend
- Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
- Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
- Three Cab Resonance options (Vintage, Modern, and Deep), selectable in BOSS Tone Studio
- Mic'd cabinet emulation on the USB and phones/recording outputs, with three Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio
- Rear-panel connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
- Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central
Software, Updates and Drivers
At the BOSS TONE CENTRAL website, you’ll find numerous free amp and effects setups for the Katana series. Created by pro guitarists, these setups provide ready-to-play sounds for various music styles, and also make great starting points for building your own sounds. They load into the memories in a Katana amp via the BOSS Tone Studio editor software, which is also available at the site. In addition to Katana effects selection and customization, BOSS Tone Studio gives you a convenient way to organize all your Katana setups for different gigs, recordings, and practice sessions.
Visit www.boss.info for updates and driver downloads, which are available for both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Specifications
Rated Power Output: 50 Watts
Nominal Input Level:
- INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speaker: 12 inches (30cm) x 1
Power Consumption: 47 Watts
Controls
Connectors
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- USB port: USB B type
- AC IN jack
Accessories
- Owner's manual
- Power cord
Options (sold separately)
- Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
- Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
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