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This thing is blowing my mind right now. In the realm of guitar amps, 600-700 bucks isn't much but this thing has it all. i already had a Boss Katana amp I loved, but this is strictly superior in every aspect. Sound, features, everything. It takes quite a lot of room, it's a big object but it's perfectly alright. It comes with a specific software you can download to create your own custom tones and with the Boss GA-FC foot controller (sold separately and entirely compatible with this amp) you really have a lot of weapons in your arsenal, enough to sustain you for years and years of playing.
Don't be afraid of modelling amps, I personally know a 'vintage tone' guitar guy who was pleasantly surprised by the sound I was able to get with the inferior model I had and an 'entry level' guitar with rather hot humbuckers. The more familiar you will get with it, the better tones you will get out of it and it won't sound 'numeric' at all. This is a tool you have to master, but it will give everything back to you in a great way.
Boss Katana Artist MkII
MSRP: EUR 795.00
Product # | 212572 |
Brand | Boss |
Category | Solid State Combos | Brand Category | Boss - Solid State Combos |
Series | Boss Katana Boss Katana MKII |
Release date | February 2020 |
Availability | In stock |
Shop | Availability |
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Rheinfelden (DE) | In stock |
Description
Just like its predecessor, the Katana-Artist MkII has been designed with extra detail for discerning pro players. BOSS's custom Waza speaker puts the ultimate vintage rock sound under your fingers, while the cabinet's wide baffle and semi-closed back provide focused, punchy tones with rich low end and big midrange fullness. In addition, every Katana-Artist MkII amp character has been specially voiced for optimum response with the speaker and cab.
A key element to the Katana-Artist MkII's powerful sound is the 12-inch Waza speaker, developed by BOSS to deliver the wide dynamic response, smooth midrange, and rich harmonic overtones of the benchmark 25-watt British stack speaker from the 1960s. Through detailed analysis of original speakers and careful selection of the magnet, cone material, and other elements, the Waza speaker embodies the full mojo of this legendary speaker while boosting power capacity to 100 watts.
The Katana-Artist MkII features the same core updates introduced with the Katana MkII amps. Variations are now available for the five amp characters, providing 10 different tone options to choose from. And with five simultaneous effects categories, you have the sound-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Connecting to BOSS Tone Studio lets you dive much deeper if you want—customize the sections with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much more.
On the front panel, you'll find some exclusive features only available with the Katana-Artist MkII. A three-way Contour switch lets you shape the amp's core tone, while three selectable Global EQ settings (adjustable in BOSS Tone Studio) are great for fine-tuning the overall sound for different guitars and styles. A foot-controllable, post-amp Solo boost function is also available, with a dedicated panel knob for fast adjustment.
Powerful expansion features make it simple to use two Katana-Artist MkIIs together. With Dual Link, you can configure each amp with independent settings and operate them from a single GA-FC foot controller, allowing you to blend clean and dirty tones, create wet/dry setups, and more. Stereo Expand lets you use one amp as the master and the other as the slave, with onboard stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, and reverb distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field.
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Properties
Nominal Input Level:
-INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
-AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
-RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)
Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls:
-POWER switch
-MASTER knob
-PRESENCE knob
-SOLO knob
-GLOBAL EQ button
-CONTOUR switch (OFF, 1, 2, 3)
-POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W)
-CABINET RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
Indicators: ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN, VARIATION, BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, TAP, BANK, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, PANEL, GLOBAL EQ
Connectors:
-INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-POWER AMP IN/DUAL LINK jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
-SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms 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
-GA-FC/CTL SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
-AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
-USB port: USB B type
-MIDI IN connector
-AC IN jack
Power Consumption: 77 W
- Weight: 19.160kg
- Height: 718mm
- Width: 340mm
- Depth: 620mm
Specifications
Custom Waza 12-inch speaker realizes classic British stack speaker tone and response with increased power handling
Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence
Robust analog class-AB power amp section delivers authentic tone and highly musical response
Ultra-solid cabinet construction and semi-closed back for tight, focused tone with rich low end
Five amp characters with five variations, plus Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections with three variations in each
Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color and Global EQ switch with three settings (customizable in BOSS Tone Studio)
Switchable Solo function with level control
Integrated dual amp expansion functions for GA-FC control and true stereo effects
Updated BOSS Tone Studio editor software for customizing sounds with over 60 BOSS effects; newly added editor features include pre and post EQs, dedicated Pedal FX, and more
Series/parallel effect loop, external speaker outputs, and power amp input for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
Eight Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
Mic'd cabinet emulation on the line, USB, and phones/recording outputs, with three Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio
External control support via GA-FC foot controller, footswitches, expression pedal, and MIDI
Series Info
The Katana MkII lineup includes three combo amplifiers and an amplifier head. The 50-watt Katana-50 MkII and 100-watt Katana-100 MkII are each equipped with a custom 12-inch speaker, while the 100-watt Katana-100/212 MkII has two custom 12-inch speakers. The 100-watt Katana-Head MkII can be connected to any external 8-ohm or 16-ohm guitar cabinet, and also includes an integrated 5-inch monitor speaker for tone preview and practice.
Reviews (8)
Boss Katana series has an insane reputation and for a good reason. This amp is amazing, feature-packed and sounds really good, regardless of the genre, although the speaker struggles a bit at very high distortion. From metal to clean acoustic sounds, playing at home won't get any better (without destroying the neighbors' ear drums). The 0.5 Watts setting is very useful for someone living in an apartment. Large range of built-in effects, overdrive and distortion, this amp is a complete pack in itself without any pedals. Nevertheless, if you use your pedals, you'll get great sounds out of it as it also has an FX loop.
If you're into aggressive metal sounds (death/black metal in low tunings), I'd recommend changing the speaker to a Celestion Vintage 30, it's not expensive, easy to replace and sounds much better when distorted. The spade connections are the same, so as opposed to earlier Katana amps, there is no need to buy anything else for the speaker upgrade.
Make sure to buy a matching USB cable for the amp as the vast majority of its capabilities can only be reached with the desktop application that requires a cable connection to the amp.
I highly recommend it.