Boss Katana Head Gen 3 Bundle
Modelling Guitar Heads
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Brand profile · Japan, est. 1970s
Boss
Boss, initially Roland’s effects division, has become synonymous with rugged, reliable, and innovative effects pedals and amplifiers. Born from a desire to provide affordable, high-quality effects for gigging musicians, Boss quickly established itself as an industry standard, influencing generations of guitarists and keyboardists alike. Their commitment to durability and sonic versatility has solidified their position as a cornerstone of modern music production.
Compact Pedal DesignDS-1 Distortion PedalSY- series SynthesizersRoland IntegrationRobust Construction
1970sfounded
Japancountry
186products in stock
$50–$1,450price range
Boss in the charts
Every chart where Boss has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Boss distortion pedals
21 models$77 – $300Best Boss modelling guitar combos
13 models$222 – $808Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$118 – $736Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$189 – $1,280Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$200 – $1,037Best Boss delay / echo pedals
10 models$156 – $498Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$123 – $296Best Boss vocalists
7 models$211 – $475Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$199 – $313Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$119 – $222Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$356 – $930Best Boss switch pedals
5 models$61 – $725
21 models$77 – $300Best Boss modelling guitar combos
13 models$222 – $808Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$118 – $736Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$189 – $1,280Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$200 – $1,037Best Boss delay / echo pedals
10 models$156 – $498Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$123 – $296Best Boss vocalists
7 models$211 – $475Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$199 – $313Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$119 – $222Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$356 – $930Best Boss switch pedals
5 models$61 – $725
All 186 Boss products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 4.
Boss Katana Head Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Heads
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Boss FS-6
Keyboard Foot Switches
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Boss FS-5L
Keyboard Foot Switches
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Boss FV-30L
Volume and Expression Pedals
$123€110Check ↗
Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
Vocalists
$437€391Check ↗
Boss Katana Mini X Blue LTD
Battery Operated Amplifiers
$166€149Check ↗
Boss Katana Mini X
Battery Operated Amplifiers
$179€160Check ↗
Boss Katana Artist Head Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Heads
$636€570Check ↗
Boss Katana Air EX
Modelling Guitar Combos
$468€419Check ↗
Boss FS-7
Keyboard Foot Switches
$86€77Check ↗
Boss ME-90B
Bass Multi Effects
$352€315Check ↗
Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$557€499Check ↗
Boss Cube Street II Red
Battery Operated Amplifiers
$358€321Check ↗
Boss Cube Street II Black
Battery Operated Amplifiers
$356€319Check ↗
Boss RC-600 Loop Station
Looper Pedals
$523€468Check ↗
Boss Katana Air
Modelling Guitar Combos
$445€399Check ↗
Boss DS-1X Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$174€156Check ↗
Boss Katana 50 EX Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Combos
$400€358Check ↗
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Combos
$334€299Check ↗
Boss DS-1w Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$147€132Check ↗
Boss DS-1 Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$85€76Check ↗
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Combos
$468€419Check ↗
Boss AD-10 Acoustic Preamp & FX
Acoustic Guitar Effects
$430€385Check ↗
Boss GT-1000
Guitar Multi Effects
$1,037€929Check ↗
Boss FV-30H
Volume / Expression Pedals
$111€99Check ↗
Boss ML-2
Distortion Pedals
$143€128Check ↗
Boss ODB-3
Bass Pedals
$124€111Check ↗
Boss FV-50L
Volume and Expression Pedals
$97€87Check ↗
Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer
Vocalists
$401€359Check ↗
Boss ME-90
Electric Guitar Preamps
$329€295Check ↗
Boss EV-30
Volume and Expression Pedals
$124€111Check ↗
Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander
Guitar Amp Attenuators
$1,450€1,299Check ↗
Boss Katana Mini
Solid-State Guitar Combos
$122€109Check ↗
Boss RC-1
Looper Pedals
$118€106Check ↗
Boss Katana-110 Bass
Solid-State Bass Combos
$402€360Check ↗
Boss Katana-110 Bass
Solid-State Bass Combos
$402€360Check ↗
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Combos
$780€699Check ↗
Boss Katana 100/212 Gen 3
Modelling Guitar Combos
$564€505Check ↗
Boss Katana-210 Bass
Solid-State Bass Combos
$639€572Check ↗
Boss SD-1W Super Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$166€149Check ↗
Boss SD-1 Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$77€69Check ↗
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Equalizer Pedals
$119€107Check ↗
Boss RV-6
Reverb Pedals
$189€169Check ↗
Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System
Switch Pedals
$725€649Check ↗
Boss RC-505 MKII
Looper Pedals
$552€494Check ↗
Boss RC-500 Loop Station
Looper Pedals
$322€288Check ↗
Boss RC-5 Loop Station
Looper Pedals
$229€205Check ↗
Boss, honestly
What Boss does well
- Exceptional build quality and reliability
- Wide range of versatile effects available
- Intuitive and user-friendly interfaces
- Excellent value for the performance
- Consistent sonic character across models
What to watch for
- Can sometimes lack boutique-level sonic nuance
- Some models feel dated compared to newer competition
- Effects can be a bit 'vanilla' for some tastes
- Signal chain complexity with multi-effects units
- Occasionally large pedal footprints
Questions about Boss
Where are Boss instruments made?
While initially manufactured in Japan, Boss pedals are now produced in various locations, including China and Indonesia, maintaining Roland's quality control standards.
Are Boss pedals true bypass?
Many older Boss pedals are not true bypass, while newer models increasingly incorporate true bypass switching to minimize signal loss when the effect is disengaged.
Can I use Boss pedals with a bass guitar?
Absolutely! Boss offers a wide range of bass-specific pedals and many standard effects pedals work equally well with bass guitar signals.