Boss Katana 50 MkII EX Guitar Amplifier – Boss

The Katana-50 MkII EX expands on the capabilities of the popular Katana-50 MkII model, providing more performance versatility in the same portable design. GA-FC and GA-FC EX support allows you to select Tone Setting memories, turn effects on/off, and more with our dedicated foot controllers. There’s also a line output for sending mix-ready tone to a house PA, plus the ability to link a second Katana MkII amp with the Stereo Expand feature.

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Cover any style with five amp characters and five variations. Color your tones with a wide variety of customizable BOSS effects. And extend your range with the latest BOSS Tone Studio software, a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, and many other enhancements.

Features

• Stage-class 50-watt combo amp with GA-FC/GA-FC EX Foot Controller support, Stereo Expand, and line output with cabinet emulation

• Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence

• Five unique amp characters (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic) and five 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

• 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

• Stereo Expand out to link with a second Katana MkII

• Three Cab Resonance options (Vintage, Modern, and Deep) selectable in BOSS Tone Studio

• Line, USB, and phones/recording outputs with mic’d cabinet emulation and three Air Feel settings (configurable in BOSS Tone Studio)

• Optional GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers provide complete amp control, including expanded Tone Setting selection, effects on/off, expression pedal control, and more

• Connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal

• Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange

• Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central

Specifications

Rated Power Output

50 W

Nominal 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 switch (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 button
CH2 button
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
LINE OUT 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
AC IN jack

Power Consumption

47 W

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
Power cord
GA-FC sticker