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Boss Katana-50 MkII 1 x 12-inch 50-watt Combo Amp
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Brand | BOSS |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Output Wattage | 50 Watts |
Product Dimensions | 1"D x 12"W x 50"H |
Item Weight | 28.9 Pounds |
About this item
- 50/25/0.5W 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with 5 Amp Voicings
- Cab-emulated Headphone/Recd Output
- 4 Tone Slots
- 60 Effects
- USB
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Versatility | 4.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 | — |
Value for money | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | — |
Volume control | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — |
Portability | 4.4 | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | — | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
number of bands | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
output wattage | 50 watts | 60 watts | 50 watts | 50 watts | 60 watts | 35 watts |
speaker size | 12 inches | 10 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 5 inches |
connector type | USB | USB | USB | — | XLR, USB | 3.5mm Jack |
compatible devices | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar |
From the manufacturer
THE EVOLUTION OF A MODERN CLASSIC
Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.
Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp
- Custom 12-inch speaker
- Class-defying power, punch & cut-through
- Five unique amp characters, plus newly voiced variations for each
- Five independent effects sections, each with three variations
- Dedicated Pedal FX
- BOSS Tone Studio software for customizing your sound
- Cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
- Mic'd cabinet emulation
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More Sounds, More VersatilityThe stage-class Katana MkII lineup picks up where the first generation left off, building on the same core tones and features that have made the series such a worldwide smash. If you loved the original Katana amps, you'll love Katana MkII even more. And if you're new to the party, get ready for sound, feel, and versatility that soars far beyond its class. |
Five Amp Characters, Ten Overall TonesKatana MkII's five primary amp characters offer everything from organic vintage tones to modern high-gain sounds, plus a dedicated voice optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. The characters have now been extended with newly voiced variations, providing a wider palette of tone options to craft your personal sound. |
Five Effects At OnceKatana MkII now 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. |
Full-Throttle Sound Every Time You Plug InBacked by BOSS's Tube Logic approach, Katana MkII delivers the authentic output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, with the sound and feel becoming richer and more responsive as you turn up the volume. But unlike that classic tube amp, Katana MkII's variable Power Control makes it easy to fly in the sweet spot without getting fired from the gig or kicked out of the house. Just throttle back the overall volume as needed to enjoy inspiring, cranked-amp sound anywhere you play, from bedroom to stage. |
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Amplify Your External GearThe Katana-50 MkII rocks as a standalone amp, but it also excels as a powered cabinet for a favorite preamp, modeler, or multi-effects unit. Connecting to the rear-panel Power Amp In jack bypasses Katana MkII's preamp and effects, letting you tap straight into the Tube Logic power section, complete with grab-and-go Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be easily optimized for your particular gear with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain. |
One-Touch Recall Of Custom SetupsOne of the Katana-50 MkII's most powerful features is the ability to store favorite amp character and effects setups in Tone Setting memories for instant recall. After you've dialed in a sound with the panel controls, simply save it to the desired memory with a quick button hold. Four Tone Settings (two banks of two) are available, with fast selection right from the panel. It's also possible to connect external footswitches for hands-free control on the gig. |
Ready-To-Mix Direct TonesThe Katana-50 MkII features USB and phones/recording outputs with mic'd cabinet emulation, letting you send mix-ready amp tones to a computer DAW or headphones. The direct sound can be shaped with three different Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB operation is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of Katana's modulation, EQ, delay, and reverb effects. |
BOSS Tone Studio EnhancementsBOSS Tone Studio has also evolved alongside the Katana MkII amplifiers. The interface has been updated with a refreshed look, and a number of parameters have been consolidated into the main screen for faster workflow. There's also a dedicated Pedal FX category, making it easier to assign wah and pedal bend effects to a connected expression pedal. And if you're a first-gen Katana owner, it's possible to import your custom patches and use them all with Katana MkII. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.3 x 18.5 x 15.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 28.9 pounds |
ASIN | B07YVP6K7N |
Item model number | KTN-50-MK2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #742 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #286 in Music Recording Equipment |
Date First Available | October 4, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Boss |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Boss Katana-50 MkII 1 x 12-inch 50-watt Combo Amp
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Customers like the ease of use, controls, value, versatility, and sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it works as a simple plug and play, has different power settings, and has numerous controls to shape your music to many different sounds. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it's the best value in a small amp. That said, some say it'll be great for home use and small venues. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the sound is amazing, it's plenty loud to use on stage, and is great for low to higher volume use up to gigging. They also like the 12" speaker, which is hard to find in a low power practice amp. The amp is perfectly quiet even at maximum volume, and works excellent with almost any audio or midi program on computer. It has many different tone options and the capability to store/save your presets, and produces consistently great output all the way from conversation level to cops-at-the-door.
"...It connects to my computer with a printer cable with a great sound quality as well which is cool when recording in audacity." Read more
"...He said it cranks it’s loud it sounds great it’s easy to use and I just so happened to get it while it was on a price drop and coupon so I got a..." Read more
"...On “clean” which is what I use, it is perfectly quiet even at maximum volume and gain. The“..." Read more
"...I have since used the amp and LOVE it, great sounds and features!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it has many features, including tremendous versatility and tweakability. Customers also say it's well built and sounds great. They have a great time trying different settings and the wide range of uses. The amp has different variations of modulations, reverbs, and delays.
"...this around 2 years ago and it is the best because of all the built in pedal settings...." Read more
"...This is a very gigable amp no question. Built in effects or run it clean. Adjustable wattage output is a cool feature...." Read more
"...Installing the Boss Tone Studio adds tremendous versatility and tweakability (I would consider it absolutely necessary)...." Read more
"...It has more features than I needed and comes extremely close to the tube-amp tone I wanted for my Vintera 50’s telecaster...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier to be a wonderful, great practice amp. They say it's the best amp they've ever heard, and a very good standard purpose amp. Customers also say the P90s rang out true and powerful, and it'll be powerful enough to gig.
"...No need for anything bigger or heavier. This is a very gigable amp no question. Built in effects or run it clean...." Read more
"...A USB cable must be purchased separately however.- Really an amazing amp- especially for the price.Cons:-..." Read more
"Great amp, the back is a bit exposed for what Im used to. Not much to say" Read more
"...to (explicit) with gusto, BUT for the price you do get a very good standard purpose amp...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it is great for the price, the best value in a small amp, and an affordable switching option for home use. Some say that it's a quality budget amp and worth all the hype.
"Great for the price. No need for anything bigger or heavier. This is a very gigable amp no question. Built in effects or run it clean...." Read more
"...I have no complaints with it, it seems a great value for the price...." Read more
"...Kinda?Right off the bat, the good parts. It’s not super expensive, very moderate priced amp with very high power...." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money for me at this point. Rating it a 4 until I get the app installed then will adjust accordingly." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it works as a simple plug and play, it's easy to understand, and set, adjust, and design tones. They also say the software is user friendly and simple to install on a Windows 10 laptop. Customers also say it'd be good for beginners and a practice amp. They say it does it all out of the box and is a great introduction for recording guitar on computer.
"...He said it cranks it’s loud it sounds great it’s easy to use and I just so happened to get it while it was on a price drop and coupon so I got a..." Read more
"...The software was simple to install on a Windows 10 laptop. A USB cable must be purchased separately however.-..." Read more
"...I did also learn that it is much easier to set, adjust and design tones (called presets) if the amp is connected to a computer...." Read more
"...curve to use the thing to the fullest, but once you get it it's easy to understand...." Read more
Customers like the controls of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has different power settings, is user friendly, and allows them to change settings easily. They appreciate the app, which opens up additional controls. Customers also appreciate the adjustable wattage output, and the ability to switch between different watts.
"...Built in effects or run it clean. Adjustable wattage output is a cool feature. Unless your playing a big place you won't need the 50 watts." Read more
"...The amplifier is a 50W and allows you to change the wattage, but also has many other features for you to create a tune you like...." Read more
"Surprisingly responsiveNice selection of simulationsBoss effectsI'm really enjoying exploring the possibilities..." Read more
"...100W? don't worry, the headphone interface is great, and the amp has a .5W setting on both amps which is perfect for in-home use...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier versatile. They say it's great for practicing and small rooms, perfect for home play, and adequate for home use. Customers also mention that the amp is perfect for the studio, practice and gigging in small venues, and that it'll turn down to.5W, making it fantastic for sitting in the living room. They also say it can be used for recording into GarageBand or similar softwares.
"...printer cable with a great sound quality as well which is cool when recording in audacity." Read more
"...I'm really enjoying exploring the possibilitiesMore than adequate for home use. I wouldn't consider it road worthy" Read more
"...is great, and the amp has a .5W setting on both amps which is perfect for in-home use...." Read more
"This would be nice for a home practice amp, and probably some smaller solo gigs in quiet venues...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the efficiency of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the input stopped working, the interface to the computer was rendered completely useless, and the amp stopped working in November. Some customers also say that the functionality isn't updated yet and the earphone jack on the desktop stopped working.
"...After I loaded it onto my desktop, the earphone jack on the desktop stopped working. No amount of adjustments corrected the problem...." Read more
"...gents, the hardware is great, the software is terrible, the results will vary and once they have your money, your not their problem anymore...." Read more
"...I ended up returning this Boss because it just wasn't powerful enough...." Read more
"...be facing the back of the amp... Yes they can be reached but it's not efficient and user friendly for accessibility... I want quick easy to see..." Read more
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Nice selection of simulations
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I'm really enjoying exploring the possibilities
More than adequate for home use. I wouldn't consider it road worthy
It’s my first amp so I don’t have anything to compare it to. On “clean” which is what I use, it is perfectly quiet even at maximum volume and gain. The
“lead” and “brown” and “mod” settings make a lot of noise on their own, even at the 25w setting.
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Do not let the smaller size fool you as it is very powerful and loud enough to play a small gig. I have never had the volume higher than 11 and that is as loud as I dared.
I did hours and hours of research on line before I pulled the trigger on this amp. Originally I was hell bent on buying a Tube amp. Well the one that I was looking at buying only had one channel and I wanted a 2 channel amp for more versatility.
After seeing many YouTube videos on this amp with an expert saying that it is difficult for him to tell the difference between this amp or a tube amp made me get off the Tube amp train.
The fact that this amp not only has one channel but 4 channels was for me the final selling point along with the great sound. With the foot switch that I bought I can easily switch to any of the 4 channels in a heartbeat and as such no need to buy a lot of guitar pedals to get various effects.
One can set the Wattage to 50, 25 or even a 0.05 Watt and even at that low setting there is still lots of Volume.
Fun Fact
Something you may never read or see but this amp uses 8.5 Watts of power and that is whether it is on the 50 Watt or 0.05 Watt setting. So this amp is easy on your Hydro bill. My hair dryer for example uses 1365 Watts.
The amp comes with many built in sound effects. If you download for free the Boss Tone Studio software one will almost have an endless amount of effects as each one can be tweaked and then saved as a patch for future use or saved direct to the amp.
One can also buy patches crated by others that have a special sound that you may like, Also lots of free patches. For more info on how to use the software and even the Amp, check YouTube as many good videos on there.
For the price this amplifier sure is hard to beat and made in Japan is a plus as we know that Japanese Products are top quality whether it is cars, snow blowers, small engines etc. Huge difference between made in China or made in Japan . The shipping was also fast.
If you are looking for a great amp with a super price tag, you have just found it.
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2021
Do not let the smaller size fool you as it is very powerful and loud enough to play a small gig. I have never had the volume higher than 11 and that is as loud as I dared.
I did hours and hours of research on line before I pulled the trigger on this amp. Originally I was hell bent on buying a Tube amp. Well the one that I was looking at buying only had one channel and I wanted a 2 channel amp for more versatility.
After seeing many YouTube videos on this amp with an expert saying that it is difficult for him to tell the difference between this amp or a tube amp made me get off the Tube amp train.
The fact that this amp not only has one channel but 4 channels was for me the final selling point along with the great sound. With the foot switch that I bought I can easily switch to any of the 4 channels in a heartbeat and as such no need to buy a lot of guitar pedals to get various effects.
One can set the Wattage to 50, 25 or even a 0.05 Watt and even at that low setting there is still lots of Volume.
Fun Fact
Something you may never read or see but this amp uses 8.5 Watts of power and that is whether it is on the 50 Watt or 0.05 Watt setting. So this amp is easy on your Hydro bill. My hair dryer for example uses 1365 Watts.
The amp comes with many built in sound effects. If you download for free the Boss Tone Studio software one will almost have an endless amount of effects as each one can be tweaked and then saved as a patch for future use or saved direct to the amp.
One can also buy patches crated by others that have a special sound that you may like, Also lots of free patches. For more info on how to use the software and even the Amp, check YouTube as many good videos on there.
For the price this amplifier sure is hard to beat and made in Japan is a plus as we know that Japanese Products are top quality whether it is cars, snow blowers, small engines etc. Huge difference between made in China or made in Japan . The shipping was also fast.
If you are looking for a great amp with a super price tag, you have just found it.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 21, 2023