BOSS KATANA-100 Gen 3

Description

The BOSS Katana-100 Gen 3 evolves the iconic Katana series to deliver deeper tone, richer feel, and total creative command. Powered by refined Tube Logic technology, this 100-watt Class AB combo delivers authentic amp character, expressive touch response, and stage-level power — all in a portable 1x12” cabinet. With new amp types, advanced effects, expanded connectivity, and an upgraded BOSS Tone Studio, the Katana-100 Gen 3 is your all-in-one command center for stage, studio, and daily practice.

Features

• 100-Watt Combo Amp with custom 12" speaker designed for rich, articulate tone

• Six Amp Characters + Variations — Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, and Brown

• Integrated Effects Section with five simultaneous effect categories (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb)

• Power Control Switch for authentic cranked-amp sound at any volume (0.5 W, Half, Max)

• Cab Resonance Switch (Vintage, Modern, Deep) for sculpting your stage tone

• Four Tone Memories + Panel Mode for instant recall of custom patches

• Stereo Expand Mode — link two Katana amps for a massive, wide stereo field

• USB Type-C® Connectivity for direct recording, tone editing, and firmware updates

• GA-FC Foot Controller Compatibility for hands-free patch switching and real-time control

• Bluetooth® Ready (optional BT-DUAL adaptor) for wireless audio and editor control

Take Command of Your Tone

The Katana-100 Gen 3 builds on the heritage of the Katana series with a new level of expressive power. Refined amp circuitry responds dynamically to every touch, delivering tube-like compression and harmonic depth. Combine multiple effects, fine-tune your EQ, and store your signature tones directly into four onboard channels for instant recall on stage.

Ready for Any Stage or Studio

With 100 W of solid-state muscle driving a custom 12" speaker, the Katana-100 Gen 3 is equally at home in a rehearsal room, club, or recording studio. Use the Line Out for direct PA connection, USB Audio for pristine recording, or the Power Amp In for running external processors.

Specifications

Rated Power Output: 100 W
Speaker: 30 cm (12 in) x 1
Power Consumption: 77 W

Nominal Input Levels

• INPUT: –10 dBu (1 M ohm)

• AUX IN: –10 dBu (20 k ohm)

• RETURN IN: –10 dBu (100 k ohm)

Controls
Power, Presence, Master, Solo, Power Control (Standby/0.5 W/Half/Max), Cab Resonance, Amp Type, Variation, Gain, Volume, Contour, Bass, Middle, Treble, five independent Effect knobs, four Channel selectors, Panel button, Stereo Expand switch

Connectors

• Input (¼")

• Power Amp In (¼")

• Line Out (¼")

• Send / Return (¼")

• Stereo Phones (¼")

• Exp Pedal (¼" TRS)

• GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO (¼" TRS)

• Aux In (Stereo Mini)

• USB Computer Port (Type-C®)

• Bluetooth Adaptor Slot

• AC In

Dimensions

W 530 mm (20-7/8 in) × D 248 mm (9-13/16 in) × H 445 mm (17-1/2 in)

Weight

14.8 kg (32 lbs 11 oz)

Accessories Included:
Owner’s manual, power cord, GA-FC label

Options (sold separately):
BOSS FS-5L/FS-6/FS-7 Footswitches, EV-5 / EV-30 / FV-500 Series Expression Pedals, GA-FC Foot Controller, BT-DUAL Bluetooth Adaptor, BAS-1 Amp Stand

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