Used Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black

BLUETOOTH ADAPTER INCLUDED

Note, this has the optional bluetooth adapter installed (shown on the actual item photos) so you can use the mobile versions of Tone Studio and also stream bluetooth audio from your capable devices. That's a $60 value for an essential accessory!

Description

The top-of-the-line Katana Artist Gen 3 is built to meet the sophisticated needs of advanced guitarists. Numerous performance and tone-shaping tools have direct panel controls for fast access, along with deep customization options via BOSS Tone Studio. Developed by BOSS, the custom 12-inch Waza speaker provides the true character and response of the famous ’60s 25-watt British stack speaker with modern power handling capacity. The carefully tuned combo cabinet maximizes the amp’s full potential, delivering smooth, punchy, and satisfying sound with a wide baffle and semi-closed design. Tube Logic recreates tube circuitry and all its complex interactions at a component level. Our approach continues to evolve with refinements to the five amp characters available in previous Katana models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type. The new Pushed character spotlights internal dynamic enhancements with the touch-responsive gain of a driven clean combo. All six amp characters also include a variation for 12 distinctive tones. Going further, the Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that introduces a totally different amp feel. The sound comes alive with a sharper attack and a richly dynamic low-end response, two characteristics that are difficult to achieve at once. As every tube amp lover knows, the sound becomes richer, fuller, and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Unfortunately, it also gets way too loud for many playing situations. An external power attenuator is a common solution, but it can introduce artifacts that color the amp’s tone and feel. The integrated Power Control in Katana Gen 3 delivers the best of all worlds, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound. Just turn the panel knob to transparently harness the level for everything from live stage playing to daily bedroom jams. Katana Artist Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality and access to 15 unique effects. There’s also a dedicated Solo section with a level boost and delay effect. BOSS Tone Studio unlocks additional possibilities, allowing you to customize the onboard effects from 60 different types and tweak deep options not available from the amp’s panel. And when the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor is installed, you can wirelessly edit sounds on the gig using the BTS editor app on your smartphone. BOSS Tone Studio for Katana Gen 3 offers new visual enhancements and graphic customization options that make crafting your tone faster and more intuitive. Explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound with the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs. Dial in system-wide settings and behaviors. And organize custom setups for all your gigs. You also have access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where you can download pro setups and share sounds with the worldwide Katana community. Katana Artist Gen 3 features a host of powerful tools for modern performers. Eight Tone Setting memories let you store and recall complete amp/effect setups, while rear-panel jacks support remote control with footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI. The GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers extend your capabilities even further, providing complete stage control solutions for your Katana Gen 3. Switch Tone Settings, turn effects on/off, integrate multiple expression pedals, and more. The GA-FC EX model also includes an expansion option to double your footswitches or control two Katana amps at once.

Product Features

Third-Generation Katana Amplifier with Evolved Tube Logic Sound and Expressiveness
Flagship 100-Watt Combo Amplifier with Advanced Tone Tools and a Custom Cabinet Design
Custom 12-inch Waza Speaker Realizes Classic British Stack Speaker Tone with Increased Power Handling
Six Amp Characters—Including the Newly Developed Pushed Type, Plus a Selectable Variation for Each
Bloom Switch Engages a Dedicated Circuit that Revoices the Amp’s Feel and Response
Five Independent Effects Sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
Solo Section with Dedicated Level Boost and Delay Effect
Three-Way Contour for Shaping the Overall Tonal Color
Three Selectable Global EQ Options
Three Cabinet Resonance Options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
Eight Tone Setting Memories for Storing All Amp and Effect Settings
Power Control for Achieving Cranked-Amp Tone and Response at Low Volumes
Updated BOSS Tone Studio App (Windows/macOS) for Remote Editing from a Computer or Mobile Device
Download and Share Katana Sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange
Compatible with Sounds Created on Previous Stage-Class Katana Models
Attributes

Color: Black
Total Power: 100W to 199W
Technical Specifications

Type: Solid State
Features: Bluetooth, Effects Loop
Amp Type: Combo Amp
# of Channels: 4
Wattage: 100W
Dimensions: 20.31" H x 24.81" W x 9.81" D
Weight: 41.93lbs
EQ: 3-Band EQ, Contour, Prescence
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (in), 1 x 1/4" (power amp in), 1 x 1/8" (aux in)
Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (8 ohms), 2 x 1/4" (16 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (line out), 1 x XLR (line out)
MIDI: In
Footswitch: 2 x 1/4"
Power Source: Standard IEC AC Cable
USB: 1 x USB-C
Speaker Configuration: 1x12"
Speakers: 12" Boss Custom Katana 100W
Effects: Reverb, Delay, Boost
Amp Modeling: Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown