Boss Katana-50 MkII EX 50 Watt 1 x 12″ Guitar Amplifier Combo Boss

Boss Katana-50 MkII EX 50 Watt 1 x 12″ Guitar Amplifier Combo

The Evolution of a Modern Classic

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 any of the Boss 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, turbo-charging 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.

Five Amp Characters, Ten Overall Tones

Katana MkII’s five primary amp characters offer everything from organic vintage tones to modern high-gain sounds, plus a dedicated voice optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. Each character also includes a selectable variation, providing a broad palette of tone options to craft your personal sound.

Five Effects at Once

All Katana MkII models feature five simultaneous effects categories, putting the tone-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections come loaded from the factory with three variations in each, providing 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. 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.

Amplify Your External Gear

The amp rocks as a standalone amp, but it also excels as a powered cabinet for a favorite preamp, modeler, or multi-effects unit. Connecting to the rear-panel Power Amp In jack bypasses the onboard preamp and effects, letting you tap straight into the Tube Logic power section, complete with grab-and-go Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be easily optimized for your particular gear with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain.

Stereo Made Easy

One Katana MkII sounds great – but playing two at once is even better. The Stereo Expand feature makes linking two amps simple, with just one regular cable needed. You can control everything from the main Katana MkII, with stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, reverb, and others distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field. Stereo Expand is supported on all Katana MkII models except the Katana-50 MkII.

Features:

• Stage-class50-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 wahand 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 Live sets at BOSS Tone Exchange
• Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central

Specs:

• 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
• Dimensions (Include handle and rubber feet): 18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches
• Weight: 25 lbs 13 oz

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