BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier

Next-Level Tone • Fully Featured • Gig-Ready

The BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 is the latest evolution of the globally acclaimed Katana amplifier series. Designed for guitarists who demand authentic tube-style tone, high-quality effects, and modern connectivity, this compact 50-watt combo packs pro-level performance into a lightweight, stage-ready build.

Next-Generation Tone and Response

Powered by BOSS Tube Logic technology, the Gen 3 platform delivers rich, harmonically detailed tones that respond like a true tube amp. The newly introduced Pushed amp character nails the edge-of-breakup sweet spot — perfect for expressive blues, classic rock, crunchy indie tones, and dynamic picking response.

• Third-generation Tube Logic engine

• New Pushed amp type for edge-of-breakup tones

• Enhanced feel, dynamics, and realism

Compact Power and Portability

With 50 watts of Class-AB power driving a custom 12" Katana speaker, the Katana-50 Gen 3 offers room-filling volume, tight low end, and clarity to cut through the mix. Compact and portable, it’s built for home practice, rehearsals, recording, and live gigs.

• 50W Class-AB combo — powerful and portable

• Custom 12" speaker for full-range performance

• Ideal for home, stage, and studio use

Professional Features & Connectivity

• Six amp characters, each with a selectable variation (12 tones total)

• Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb

• Four Tone Setting memories to store your favourite rigs

• Power Control for cranked-amp tone at low volume

• USB-C recording output with IR-based cab simulation

• Stereo headphones out and Power Amp In for modelers or preamps

• BOSS Tone Exchange for downloading and sharing patches

• Compatible with optional BT-DUAL adaptor for Bluetooth® audio + wireless editing

Deep Editing with BOSS Tone Studio

The updated BOSS Tone Studio (Windows/macOS/iOS/Android) gives you total creative control over your sound with an intuitive workflow.

• Access 60+ BOSS effects and deep parameter editing

• Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, Deep

• Three Contour settings + multi-stage EQ shaping

• Save and organise custom Livesets for recording, practice, or gig presets

The All-In-One Amp for Any Situation

From bedroom practice to live performance and studio recording, the Katana-50 Gen 3 adapts to every musical environment. With unmatched tone, flexible control, and seamless creative integration, it’s the ultimate do-everything guitar amplifier for today’s player.