BOSS
Katana-50 MkII Combo Amplifier

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Katana-50 MkII Main Features
• Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker• Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence
• Five unique amp characters (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic), plus newly voiced variations for each
• Five independent effects sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb), with three selectable variations in each
• Dedicated Pedal FX for foot-controlled wah and pedal bend
• Updated BOSS Tone Studio software for customizing your sound with over 60 different BOSS effects, channel and global EQs, adjustable routing, and much more
• Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
• Four Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
• Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
• Three Cab Resonance options (Vintage, Modern, and Deep), selectable in BOSS Tone Studio
• Mic'd cabinet emulation on the USB and phones/recording outputs, with three Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio
• Rear-panel connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
• Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Power Output: 50 WNominal Input Level
• INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
• 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, 25 W, 50 W)
[AMPLIFIER]
• VARIATION button
• AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
• GAIN knob
• VOLUME knob
[EQUALIZER]
• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob
[MULTI EFFECT]
• BOOSTER button
• MOD button
• FX button
• DELAY button
• REVERB button
• TAP button
• BOOSTER knob
• MOD knob
• FX knob
• DELAY knob
• REVERB knob
[TONE SETTING]
• CH1, CH2 buttons
• PANEL button
Indicators: VARIATION, BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, TAP, CH1, CH2, PANEL
Connectors
• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• USB port: USB B type
• AC IN jack
Power Consumption: 47 W
Dimensions (Includes handle and rubber feet): 470 (W) x 238 (D) x 398 (H) mm / 18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches
Weight: 11.6 kg / 25 lbs 10 oz
Included Accessories:
• Owner's manual
• Power cord
*0dBu=0.775 Vrms
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Reviews
Fantastic Amp 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
Quality Tone + Portability 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Incomprehensible garbage 3 of 20 customers found this review helpful
So happy 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Excellent Value 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
great tones and versatility 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Great for what it is .great price 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Versatility, good tones and quality @ low price = value 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Giving it 5 stars for reliability, versatility and tone considering the price point.
I bought it as a basement practice amp, but it came in handy at wedding (not mine) 1st dance acoustic set :)
I use mostly the clean, crunch and acoustic channels, all of which are great. Boss did good work emulating tube amp response with control know adjustments.
I have a Traynor tube combo amp - comparing to Katana 50, I still prefer the tube amp's tone at loud-ish/loud volumes but usually I play when the kids are sleeping and in that situation the Katana is way more useable.
Effects are excellent as expected.
I only used the Boss studio software once, meh, too many controls - I could see the value if you are recording and seek very specific sound/tones. I'd say the built in effects are all I want, along with my simple stomp-box pedal board (OD, Comp, Mod, Delay, tuner -- Katana handles these quite well directly into the main input)
I'd finally add that this amp is quite sturdy and indeed can be very loud, though i run it on the most attenuated power setting usually
It is amazing how much such small $200 or $300 amps have improved, Katana 50 is a prime example.
It Is winning me over 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Going from a single channel tube amp to an all in one is difficult...spoiled for choice. But the short of it is that it sound great.
I don't like the amp modelling thing, I keep it on clean and use the built in boosters(many choices).
It takes some pedals well. I kept my SL Drive and Keely Compressor in front and they sound great. TS Mid range pedals not so much.
Delay and Reverb are great. The mod emulators are really good. Interface is a bit over the top on some emulators like 8 options on chorus.
I still prefer pedals and kept my phaser, trem and WAZA Craft Delay, but I will never get anything new as it is all there.
Great Practice Amp w/ Mucho Features 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Great for frfr 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Great amp for beginners and pros alike 9 of 10 customers found this review helpful
Great amp...but watch for the headphone jack 17 of 23 customers found this review helpful
Tube amp for 300 bucks 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
Response from Long & McQuade
Incredible Amp 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Best 50 watt amp 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Nice 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
Amazing Practice Amp! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Excellent.. 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Has a few problems 0 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Amazing amp 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Worth your money 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Incredible Amp 9 of 9 customers found this review helpful
Stop Shopping For Amps 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Budget friendly performance 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Excellent amp 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Katana MK II 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Worth every penny 9 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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