Boss Katana-50 MK3 1x12 50w Combo Amp

Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 1x12 50w Combo Amp

The Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 takes the celebrated Katana series to new heights, refining the class-leading sound and versatility that guitarists have come to rely on. Built with Boss’s advanced Tube Logic technology, this 50-watt powerhouse recreates the complex output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, delivering a rich, touch-sensitive response that feels alive under your fingers. The Gen 3 introduces a new "Pushed" amp character, providing a perfect edge-of-breakup tone that responds dynamically to your pick attack, sitting sweetly between the clean and high-gain settings. The custom 12-inch speaker ensures that every nuance of your playing cuts through, whether you're practicing in the bedroom or performing on stage.

Beyond its core tone, the Katana-50 Gen 3 serves as a complete sound-shaping hub for the modern player. It comes loaded with six distinct amp characters—including Brown, Lead, Crunch, Clean, Pushed, and Acoustic—each with selectable variations for a total of 12 unique voices. The integrated effects section puts historic Boss processing power at your feet, offering access to Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb categories. With the updated Boss Tone Studio app, you can dive deep into customization, tweaking settings via USB-C. The innovative Power Control feature allows you to achieve cranked-amp saturation at whisper-quiet volumes, making it the ultimate tool for both silent practice and loud gigs.

Highlights

• Third-Generation Evolution: Features refined Tube Logic sound and a new "Pushed" amp character for dynamic edge-of-breakup tones.

• Versatile Voicing: Offers six amp characters with selectable variations for 12 total sound profiles to cover any genre.

• Studio-Quality Effects: Built-in access to five simultaneous effects categories including Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb.

• Power Control: Variable power settings (0.5W, 25W, 50W) allow for inspiring cranked tones at any volume level.

• Expanded Connectivity: Includes USB-C for recording and Boss Tone Studio access, plus a Power Amp In for use with modelers and preamps.

Specifications

• Type: Solid State with Tube Logic

• Number of Channels: 2 (4 Tone Setting memories)

• Total Power: 50W (variable to 25W, 0.5W)

• Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Custom Speaker

• Reverb: Yes

• Effects: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, 60+ BOSS Effects (via Tone Studio)

• Amp Modeling: 6 Amp Types (Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic)

• EQ: 3-band EQ

• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (power amp in), 1 x 1/8" (aux in)

• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (stereo phones/rec out)

• USB: 1 x USB-C

• Headphones: Yes

• Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel/bank/expression)

• Footswitch Included: No

• Computer Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth (optional BT-DUAL adapter required for wireless)

• Construction Material: Black Tolex

• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable

• Height: 15.6"

• Width: 18.5"

• Depth: 9.37"

• Weight: 25.8 lbs.

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