BOSS Katana-50EX MK3 (Gen 3)

The BOSS Katana-50EX MK3 is a 50-watt combo amplifier that blends classic playing feel with modern flexibility. Featuring enhanced Tube Logic voicings including the new "Pushed" amp type and robust on-board effects, it’s built for musicians who want expressive tone and intuitive control. Its upgraded speaker, line output with cabinet emulation, and Stereo Expand capability make it especially well-suited for live performance and studio recording.

Specifications

• Power Output: 50 watts (Class AB)

• Speaker: 12″ custom driver

• Amp Types: 6 modes including Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown

• Effects: Five independent sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb

• Tone Studio Support: Edit sounds via software; includes IR cabinet modeling features

• Controls: Master, Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, plus effect-specific knobs

• Memory: 4 onboard Tone Setting memories

• Power Control: Standby, 0.5 W, Half, Max

• Connectivity:

  • Line Out (cabinet-emulated)

  • Stereo headphone output

  • Power Amp In

  • AUX In

  • USB-C

  • GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller jacks

  • Bluetooth adapter slot (via optional accessory)

• Special Features: Stereo Expand, upgraded speaker, expressive Pushed channel

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 470 × 238 × 398 mm

• Weight: 11.7 kg (25 lb 13 oz)

BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier

The BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 is a 50-watt combo amp that delivers powerful, expressive tone in a compact design. It features advanced Tube Logic technology, a new “Pushed” amp character, built-in effects, and versatile connectivity, making it ideal for practice, recording, and live performance.

Specifications

• Power Output: 50 W (Class AB) with selectable power modes (Max, Half, 0.5 W)

• Speaker: Custom 12″ driver

• Amp Characters: 6 types—Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown; each with a variation for a total of 12 voices

• Effects: Five independent sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, each with three variations (15 effects total)

• Tone Settings: Four onboard memory slots for storing presets

• Power Control: Allows high-gain tones at low volumes

• Connectivity:

  • USB-C for direct recording and editing

  • Stereo headphone output with cabinet simulation

  • Power Amp In for using external modelers or pedalboards

  • AUX In for backing tracks

  • Footswitch jacks for external control

  • Optional Bluetooth adapter slot for wireless editing and streaming

• Tone Studio App: Deep editing, effect customization, cabinet resonance settings, contour EQ, and downloadable Livesets

• Dimensions: Approx. 470 × 238 × 398 mm

• Weight: Approx. 11.6 kg

• Stage-ready 100-watt combo amp with two custom 12-inch speakers
• Five unique amp characters: Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown (derived from the Waza amp), and Acoustic (for acoustic-electric guitars)
• Choose from a huge selection of customizable effects and effect routing configurations with the BOSS Tone Studio editor software
• Dedicated gain, EQ, presence, and effects controls for adjusting sounds quickly
• Eight Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
• Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and dynamic response at low volumes
• Three Cabinet Resonance types for fine-tuning the tone and feel
• Mic’d cabinet emulation on the line, USB, and phones/recording outputs, with customizable tone via three Air Feel settings
• Channel and global parametric EQs for refined sound shaping
• Built-in tilt stand for optimal monitoring and sound projection
• Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central
  
  Katana Version 4 Newly Added Features
• Effects expanded to 65 total types; Heavy Octave, Stereo Delay, and Pan Delay added
• New Pedal FX section makes it easier to set up foot-controlled wah and pedal bend effects in BOSS Tone Studio
• Dedicated mode for using a 100-watt Katana model as a slave amp for the Katana MkII’s Stereo Expand feature