Boss Katana-Head Guitar Amplifier Head

Get Boss Katana sound through your cab of choice with this 100-watt amp head. Built-in Boss effects and amp models let you dial in tones from clean to mean.

Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted January 21, 2018 by Ken Owens in Lampasas, TX

"Workhorse Amp With Thoroughbred Sounds"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best solid-state amp deals on the planet. I use the Panel setting channel, the one that works like a regular knob-turning amp head delight, for my pedal board. I use the 4 channel footswitch, sold extra, to control the 4 pre-set channels. Except, BOSS upgraded the firmware for Katana head and it holds 8 pre-set channels,all accessed via footswitch. The software, Boss Tone Central, works flawlessly if you follow directions. Amazing control of genuine BOSS pedals inside this here amp! I use the on-board speaker for a practice amp but we have a 1-10" cab, a 2-12" cab, and a 4-12" cab to use when needed. This amp rocks them all.

Musical Background:

Playing live since 1981.

Musical Style:

Classic rock, gospel, metal, blues
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Submitted March 28, 2019 by Rob A in Ocala, FL

"GREAT GEAR AT A GREAT PRICE"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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As a learning /living room rock star hobbiest, I like to think I've learned enough to select quality gear and this amp head and foot-switch are proving to me that you can get what you want without breaking the bank. Big up's to BOSS and ROLAND on the Katana series of amps. Simply put , fit and finish are excellent and and Dem TONES are incredible. I have an old '67 GBX 410 cab that just sounds great with this head and foot-switch. Can't brag enough about, and recommend it enough.

Musical Background:

self taught hobbiest

Musical Style:

any and all
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Submitted June 8, 2017 by Andy S in Batavia, IL

"Best Bang for the Buck"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Your not going to find a better amp for the money. I know it sounds cliche but it's the truth. If your a fan of Boss pedals, you're in for a real treat. They're built in! There is software to tweak this. There were Win10 issues but I believe they have been fixed. And even with out the software, you can tweak various built in effects and save them and then recall the whole recipe with a push of a button. I do that a lot! I wish there were more storage buttons! And for a solid state amp the tones are pretty amazing for all genres.

Musical Background:

playing guitar for 40 years

Musical Style:

rock
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Submitted November 19, 2017 by Gene H in San Juan Capistrano, CA

"Boss Katana 100W Head"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Hard to update, but man this thing sounds exactly the way I want to sound both recording and playing it through my 4x12 cab, I just plug it from my Rec Out to my Universal audio MKII Interface and thats it WOW such a Big rock sound and clean or Heavy WOW! I found my sound after buying a million Guitar plugins, Thanks Boss

Musical Background:

Years and record too

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues, Metal, acoustic song writing, Funk..
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Submitted March 28, 2019 by Rob A in Ocala, FL

"Just WOW!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I’ve played around with a lot of amps in combo and head format. But this is the most feature rich and alive feeling SS AMP I’ve found. And the price? It just blows away anything in this price range. PERIOD! Thank you Boss. And Thank You zZounds for helping me get my hands on such an outstanding piece of equipment.

Musical Background:

Living room rock star

Musical Style:

Any and all
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Submitted May 30, 2018 by Kurt G

"Just buy it"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This amp kicks azz. Watch some reviews on YouTube. Amazing range of tones and affects. I don't believe there is a tone this amp can't make, its that good. Love it. Thanks again for the great price and fast shipping zZounds!

Musical Background:

35yrs

Musical Style:

Mix
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Submitted May 31, 2018 by Kurt G

"Just buy it"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This amp kicks azz. Watch some reviews on YouTube. Amazing range of tones and affects. I don't believe there is a tone this amp can't make, its that good. Love it. Thanks again for the great price and fast shipping zZounds!

Musical Background:

35yrs

Musical Style:

Mix
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Submitted May 24, 2017 by Zakk W

"Key features of modeling interface not available"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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I just purchased a Boss Katana head and I am very disappointed to find that Boss Tone Central is currently unavailable for windows. Boss Tone Central is the primary interface for editing and programming effects with this amplifier and let me repeat myself on this: IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS COMPUTERS. The amp DOES NOT COME WITH THE SOFTWARE. The software is only available for download and is currently only available for IOS operating systems. How am I supposed to make the most of this amp when the most important part of the modeling interface is completely unavailable? This key flaw makes the modeling aspect of this amp virtually useless. I would also like to bring up another key flaw that makes this product less appealing compared to other amplifiers in this price range. This amp does not come with a footswitch. Even more troublesome for customers like myself, the Roland GA-FC (currently priced at $99 US dollars) is still on back order at every major music retailer. The lack of availability of a foot switch plus the extra cost of the footswitch itself makes this amp very undesirable in comparison to other amplifiers in this price range. I am very tempted at this point to return this product. Boss has really dropped the ball on this one. I could have bought a Fender Mustang V for $50 less and none of this would be an issue. All of the Fender Mustangs effects and modeling/editing features are built right into the amp. Not only does the Fender Mustang come with a footswitch, it even comes with a built in tuner. Needless to say, the Boss Katana does not even have that simple feature. The Boss Katana Head is neither a symbol of honor or precision as their slogan reads, but rather the epitome of complete incompetence from the Boss/Roland corporation. Take my advice, either get a Fender Mustang V or a Line 6 Spider IV because this amp is trash.

Musical Background:

Been playing guitar/bass for over 20 years.

Musical Style:

whatever im currently listening to
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