Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 1 x 12-inch 100-watt Combo Amplifier

The BOSS Katana Gen 3 100W 1x12 Waza speaker guitar combo amplifier delivers an unparalleled playing experience for guitarists seeking professional-quality tone in an all-in-one amp. BOSS's advanced Tube Logic technology provides the lively feel and highly responsive sound of tube amps, while the 100 watts of power and custom 12" Waza speaker pump out full, rich sound. Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—and a dedicated Bloom circuit offer a wide range of tones to suit any style. BOSS continues to lead in sound innovation with the new Katana Artist Gen 3 amplifiers, featuring revamped I/O and six unique amp characters—expandable to 12 with the Variation button. The latest models include the PUSHED edge of breakup amp tones and the BLOOM voicing switch on the Head and Artist models, enhancing every detail of your tone with superior sound quality, a customizable UI, and optional wireless streaming via the BTS app.

  • Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
  • Flagship 100-watt combo amplifier with advanced tone tools and a custom cabinet design
  • Distinctive gray and black matrix grille
  • Custom 12-inch Waza speaker realizes classic British stack speaker tone with increased power handling
  • Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each
  • Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response
  • Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
  • Solo section with dedicated level boost and delay effect
  • Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color
  • Three selectable Global EQ options
  • Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
  • Eight Tone Setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings
  • Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
  • Updated BOSS Tone Studio app (Windows/macOS) for remote editing from a computer or mobile device
  • Download and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange
  • Compatible with sounds created on previous stage-class Katana models
  • Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
  • Stereo Expand function to link with a second Katana amp
  • Send/return loop for external pedals
  • Stereo headphones jack, 1/4-inch and XLR line outputs, and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
  • Three speaker jacks: one 8-ohm and two 16-ohm (8-ohm total load supported)
  • Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via a USB-C®
  • MIDI input for advanced remote control