Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
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Boss
Katana 50 Gen 3
Product Info
Article Number:
590613
Brand:
Boss
Model:
Katana 50 Gen 3
Category:
Modelling Guitar Combos
Price:
$313.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Katana 50 Gen 3 is a seriously impressive value. It's perfect for gigging musicians or bedroom players needing a versatile, reliable amp with a wide range of tones. The updated Tube Logic and Boss Tone Studio app really elevate the experience – it’s a huge step up from previous generations.
Product Description
- Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- New model with enhanced Tube Logic sound
- 12 amplifier types
- integrated BOSS effects and extended connection options
- 2 Channels
- Power: 50 watts
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" custom speaker
- Six amp types plus additional voicing selectable
- including the new Pushed-Type
- Five independently controllable effect sections
- Four memory locations for individual sounds
- Power control to achieve "cranked amp" sound and response at low volumes
- Revised Boss Tone Studio app for setting sounds via computer or smartphone
- Adjustable room sound to control spatial depth for direct recording via USB and line out
- Possible expansion with optional Bluetooth adapter for wireless audio streaming or app control
- Controls: Master
- Gain
- Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Booster
- Delay
- Reverb
- Switches: Power
- Power Control (Standby
- 0.5W
- Half
- Max)
- Amp Type Switch
- Variation
- Booster
- Delay
- Reverb
- Panel
- Effects: Delay
- Reverb
- Modulation
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Power amp input: 6.3 mm jack
- Aux input: 3.5 mm mini stereo jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Expression pedal: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- CTL CH1/CH2 Solo: 6.3 mm jack
- USB C
- Bluetooth Adapter Slot
- AC in
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 470 x 238 x 398 mm
- Weight: 11.6 kg
PROS
- • Enhanced Tube Logic convincingly emulates valve amp saturation and response.
- • The new Pushed-Type amp voicing delivers a genuinely aggressive, high-gain tone.
- • BOSS Tone Studio app offers deep customization and a streamlined workflow.
- • Versatile effects section provides a wide palette of usable, quality sounds.
CONS
- • The 12” speaker, while decent, lacks the low-end extension of larger designs.
- • The plastic cabinet feels somewhat less robust than all-metal alternatives.
- • While improved, the clean channel can still sound a bit sterile at higher gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50
Speaker
1 x 12" Custom Speaker
Amp Models
12 (Six amp types plus additional voicing selectable, including Pushed-Type)
Effects
Five independently controllable effect sections (Compressor, Chorus, Delay/Reverb, Mod, and Boost)
Presets
4 Memory Locations
Weight
17.6 lbs (7.95 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed to emulate the sound of an overdriven, 'maxed-out' tube amp, with more aggressive mids and a looser, more saturated feel.
Yes, it has a USB port for direct recording, and the Boss Tone Studio app allows for detailed room simulation adjustments for a more polished sound.
Absolutely; you can adjust parameters like delay time, reverb decay, and chorus rate, allowing for a truly personalized effects chain.
