Why This Guitar

Product Highlights

Evolved Tube Logic Sound — The Katana-50 Gen 3 features enhanced Tube Logic technology, meticulously recreating the complex interactions of a classic tube amplifier.
A Universe of Onboard Tones — Combined with five independent effects sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb—you can craft virtually any sound imaginable directly from the amp.
Versatile Power and Connectivity — The 50-watt output is perfect for small gigs, while the Power Control feature lets you achieve full-volume tone at bedroom levels.
With six versatile amp characters, including the new dynamic 'Pushed' type, and five independent effects sections, the Katana-50 Gen 3 offers a universe of sound for practice.
The integrated Power Control allows you to achieve cranked-amp saturation at any volume, making it the perfect centerpiece for any guitarist's rig.

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 20400699
Local SKU: OS

Evolved Tube Logic Sound

The Katana-50 Gen 3 features enhanced Tube Logic technology, meticulously recreating the complex interactions of a classic tube amplifier. This provides an exceptionally responsive feel and harmonically rich tone, including the new 'Pushed' character for dynamic, edge-of-breakup sounds that react to your playing dynamics.

A Universe of Onboard Tones

Explore a vast sonic landscape with six distinct amp characters, each with a selectable variation for 12 total voices. Combined with five independent effects sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb—you can craft virtually any sound imaginable directly from the amp, without needing an external pedalboard.

Versatile Power and Connectivity

Seamlessly transition from stage to studio to silent practice. The 50-watt output is perfect for small gigs, while the Power Control feature lets you achieve full-volume tone at bedroom levels. A USB-C port and headphone output provide modern solutions for direct recording and quiet playing.

BY THE NUMBERS

Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

Bridge TypeNot applicable

EssentialNo

Electronics TypeDigital Modeling with Class AB Power Amp

Back MaterialNot applicable

FinishNot specified

Pickup ConfigurationNot applicable

Body ShapeNot applicable

Pickup TypeNot applicable

CutawayYes

ControlsAmp Type, Gain, Volume, 3-Band EQ, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, Presence, Master, Power Control, Tone Setting Buttons

Fingerboard MaterialNot applicable

EssentialNo

Guitar TypeNot applicable

Neck MaterialNot applicable

Number of StringsNot applicable

Scale LengthNot applicable

Side MaterialNot applicable

Top MaterialNot applicable

Instrument TypeGuitar Amplifier

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 50W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

BOSS

The Maker

About BOSS

BOSS has shaped the sound of modern music with compact effects pedals, amplifiers, loop stations, rhythm tools, and performance processors. Known for durable construction and musician-friendly design, its products help guitarists, bassists, singers, and creators build distinctive sounds in practice, studio, and live settings.

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Expert answers

Questions & Answers

6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

Yes, the Katana-50 is excellent for beginners due to its ease of use, but it also has deep features like onboard effects and amp modeling that allow a player to grow with it for years.

Its wide range of amp characters, from clean and acoustic to high-gain brown sound, makes it incredibly versatile for almost any genre, including rock, blues, metal, pop, and jazz.

Yes, it features a USB-C port that allows you to connect directly to a computer for recording with cab-simulated output and for editing sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio software.

Absolutely. The built-in Power Control feature lets you switch the output from 50 watts to 25 watts or even a bedroom-friendly 0.5 watts, so you can get cranked-amp tones at low volumes.

A footswitch is not included in the box. Compatible BOSS footswitches for channel switching and effect control are available for separate purchase.

Yes, the amp is equipped with a stereo headphone jack that provides a high-quality, cabinet-emulated sound for an immersive silent practice experience.

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