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Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier

The Boss Katana Gen 3 Compact 50w combo amp has a custom 12-inch speaker and evolved Tube Logic sound. It features 12 amp characters, onboard BOSS effects, advanced connectivity, and more.

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    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier

    Looking for an amp that sounds just as good in your bedroom as it does on stage? Meet the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, the ultimate guitar amplifier that blends power, versatility, and tone-shaping magic. It’s your go-to gear for killer tones, from edge-of-breakup warmth to high-gain energy and everything in between. Sound complicated? Don’t worry. This amp makes channeling incredible tones ridiculously easy.

    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Power Meets Portability

    Power Meets Portability

    When it comes to finding an amplifier that checks all the boxes — power, portability, and personality — guitarists everywhere can’t stop raving about the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3. Whether you’re a tone tweaker, a riff master, or just love cranking up the volume, the Katana 50 Gen 3 is here to make your guitar sing like never before.

    • Stage-Ready Power: With 50 watts of Class AB power, this amp delivers the punch you need for gigs with a 12-inch custom speaker that won’t soak up all your car space.
    • Compact and Convenient: Big on power but small in size, the Katana 50 is ideal for practice, recordings, or your next jam session.

    Tone That Moves You

    Looking for an amp that’s as bold as your playing and as versatile as your music style? The Boss Katana series is known for its incredible tone-tweaking abilities, so you never run out of new sounds to try.

    • Six Amp Characters: From sleek cleans to modern high-gain roars, and now the all-new pushed-type amp delivering sweet harmonic saturation, you get 12 total tones to nail nearly any music style.
    • Tube Logic Expression: Get genuine tube-amp warmth and feel, minus the hassle of real tubes. This third-gen Tube Logic tech creates expressive, touch-sensitive tones guitarists rave about.
    • Power Control: Power Control lets you hit that elusive sweet spot without rattling the windows or waking the neighbors.
    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Tone That Moves You
    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Built-in Effects

    Built-In Effects for Endless Creativity  

    Boss is known for their guitar effects, and the Katana packs all that legendary tone-shaping abilities right into the amp without needing a pedalboard the size of a surfboard. This amp delivers everything from searing solos to mellow clean tones, all wrapped up in a sleek, player-friendly package. It’s no secret that this amp has your back!

    • Five Simultaneous Effect Sections: Play with Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb effects all at once. Go wild exploring the 15 onboard effect options.
    • Unlock More with Boss Tone Studio: Access over 60 premium Boss effects. Because who doesn’t like options? Bonus: You can easily tweak amp settings to perfection with deep editing and customization tools.

    Space (and Ear) Saving Features

    Loud enough to gig but quiet enough that you won’t wake the neighbors, the Boss Katana is perfect for bedroom practice, jam sessions with friends, or that big gig you’ve been working on. It’s your all-in-one toolkit for crafting the ultimate tone.

    • Portable Practice Champion: Whether you’re jamming at home, recording in the studio, or making noise on stage, the Katana 50’s versatility and intuitive layout make it a guitarist’s dream.
    • Headphone and USB Outputs: Plug in your headphones for stereo sound during quiet practice or record directly into your DAW via USB-C with pro IR-based cabinet emulation that just works.
    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Headphone and USB Outputs
    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Connections That Empower

    Connections That Empower Your Amp, Your Way  

    Use the Power Amp In jack to bypass the preamp and run pedals or multi-effects directly into the class AB power section. Perfect if you’re a boutique pedalboard enthusiast!  

    Sleek upgrades, signature earth-shaking tone, and cutting-edge tech mean you can go from bluesy licks to modern metal riffs effortlessly. Oh, and with the updated Boss Tone Studio app, your phone now doubles as the ultimate tone editor. The Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 really can do it all — and without breaking the bank. It’s perhaps the ultimate all-in-one guitar amp solution.

    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Amp Features:

    • Advanced Tube Logic sound with expressive dynamics
    • 50-watt power in a portable 1x12 combo design
    • Six unique amp characters with selectable variations (12 total tones)
    • Five simultaneous effects covering Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
    • Tone Memory for storing and instantly recalling tailored settings
    • Power Control lets you achieve "cranked amp" tone at any volume
    • Headphone out and USB recording with IR-based cabinet simulation
    • Expandable footswitch and expression pedal control options
    • Updated Boss Tone Studio app for in-depth tone crafting
    • Bluetooth wireless editing (via optional adapter)
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    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier Specifications

    Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Rated Power Output: 50W
    • Nominal Input Level:
      • INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
      • AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
    • Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
    • Controls:
      • POWER switch
      • MASTER knob
      • POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
    • Amplifier Controls:
      • VARIATION button
      • AMP TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
      • GAIN knob
      • VOLUME knob
    • Equalizer:
      • BASS knob
      • MIDDLE knob
      • TREBLE knob
    • Effects:
      • BOOSTER button
      • MOD button
      • FX button
      • DELAY button
      • REVERB button
      • TAP button
      • BOOSTER knob
      • MOD knob
      • FX knob
      • DELAY knob
      • REVERB knob
    • Connectors:
      • INPUT jack: 1/4" phone type
      • POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4" phone type
      • STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
      • CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
      • EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
      • AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
      • USB port: USB C type
      • BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
      • AC IN jack
    • Power Consumption: 47 W
    • Dimensions (W x D x H): 470 x 238 x 398 mm / 18-9/16" x 9-3/8" x 15-11/16" (Includes handle and rubber feet)
    • Weight: 11.6 kg / 25 lbs 10 oz
    • Accessories:
      • Owner's manual
      • Power cord
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