Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 Guitar Amp

The Next Generation of a Modern Classic

With Katana Gen3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been updated, making your remote amp and effects editing workflow more intuitive than ever. Loaded with inspiring tone tools and diverse connectivity options, Katana Gen3 is your indispensable centerpiece for studio recording, live performance, and daily practice.

Equipped with 100 watts of Class AB power, the Katana-100 Gen3 model delivers big, stage-ready sound in an easy-to-carry 1×12 combo.

Features

• Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
• Stage-ready 100-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker
• Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each
• Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
• Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color
• 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

Specs

Rated Power Output

• 100 W

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
• AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
• RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)

Speaker

• 30 cm (12 inches) x 1

Controls

• POWER switch
• PRESENCE knob
• MASTER knob
• SOLO button
• POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
• CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)

[AMPLIFIER]

• VARIATION button
• AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
• GAIN knob
• VOLUME knob

[EQUALIZER]

• CONTOUR button
• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob

[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
• CH3 button
• CH4 button
• PANEL button

[STEREO EXPAND]

• STEREO EXPAND switch

Indicators

• VARIATION
• ACOUSTIC
• CLEAN
• PUSHED
• CRUNCH
• LEAD
• BROWN
• CONTOUR
• BOOSTER
• MOD
• FX
• DELAY
• REVERB
• TAP
• SOLO
• CH1
• CH2
• CH3
• CH4
• 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
• SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• USB port: USB C type
• BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: BluetoothⓇ Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
• AC IN jack

Power Consumption

• 77 W

Dimensions (Include handle and rubber feet)

• 530 (W) x 248(D) x 484(H) mm
• 20-7/8 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 17-1/2 (H) inches

Weight

• 14.8 kg
• 32 lbs 11 oz

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• Power cord
• GA-FC sticker

Options (sold separately)

• Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
• Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
• GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC, GA-FC EX)
• BluetoothⓇ Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model BT-DUAL)
• Amplifier Stand: BAS-1

* 0dBu0.775 Vrms