The Boss Katana 50 MKII EX with GAFC-EX Foot Controller is the ideal bundle for both practicing and performing. If you need one amp to do it all – this is it! Youre getting all the impressive of the tone capabilities of the standard 50 MK II plus additional connectivity features that makes playing onstage a breeze.
Firstly, the 50 MKII EX now supports the included Boss’s GA-FC EX footswitch that allows you to select tone setting memories, effects, and more without going near the amp – making your live shows seamless and fluid. In addition to that is a line out connection that can send your mix-ready tone to a house PA for professional-grade audio. And if you just need more sound, then the stereo expand feature lets you hook up another Katana MK II to massively increase your output and control them both from the same footswitch! Its time to conquer the stage!
Expanded connectivity makes gigging a breeze. Are you a practice and performer? Don’t want to lug heavy equipment around to venues? The 50 MKII EX is your perfect solution. Aside from being an incredibly capable combo amp on its own, the expanded connectivity of the 50 MKII EX makes performing a breeze. Connect to a house PA using the line out while keeping the amp speaker active. Double your output by hooking up an additional Katana MKII using the stereo expand feature and shape your sound from afar with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal.
Support for the GA-FC and GA-FC EX footswitches. The included Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller is the perfect way to optimize your live setup. An improved version of the regular GA-FC, it offers a host of secondary functions for each control, so you can customize your setup with ease. You’ll get access to two different tap tempo switches, as well as separate Reverb, Delay, FX Modulation, and Booster controls. You can change the function of each with the footswitch at the end for exceptional control over your rig at all times. Two status LEDs for each switch clearly display which mode you’re using – no clumsy mishaps for you!
But there’s more. Take a look around the back, and you’ll find some brand new inputs for even more dynamism. Two expression pedals can be attached separately, giving you control over more effects parameters. With the Mode switch, you can even add in a third expression pedal or change to Expand mode to attach another GA-FC EX! Finally, you can change to Foot Control 2, which lets you hook up a second amp to this dynamic controller. The sky is the limit.
Sensational tube tone. Authentic tube feel every time you plug in. The Boss Katana MKII ensures every player can experience the coveted sound of a genuine tube amplifier in a design that’s built for the modern stage. Using Boss’s Tube Logic approach, the Katana MKII becomes richer and more responsive as you crank up the volume. And thanks to an incorporated power control, finding that tube tone sweet spot is simpler than ever. Just dial back the wattage and maintain high volume to unleash inspiring crunch tones in any environment without bringing the house down. No one should have to compromise on their tone. And the Boss Katana MKII ensures you have the freedom to push your amp to its full potential wherever you are.
Phenomenal versatility. As guitarists, we are constantly exploring the expansive world of amp tone. Which is exactly why Boss have loaded the Katana MKII with five different amp characters for you to indulge in. The Clean setting gives you all the crisp, natural clarity you crave, while the Crunch option provides those gritty blues-rock tones that defined an era. The next step is Lead. Soaring melodies and scorching distorted tones for solos of any genre – and we mean any genre. For the gain-lovers; Brown. From chugging to shredding, the Brown setting is born for all things metal. And finally, an Acoustic mode for that soothing, resonant voice that’ll make your electro-acoustic sparkle with character. Truthfully, there really isn’t anything the MKII can’t do.
And we’re still not done. In this second incarnation of the Katana, Boss has added two variants for each amp character. So, players now have 10 amp tones to experiment with, unearthing even more sonic possibilities for your sound. And with 4 integrated memory slots, you can save your sculpted tones and access them whenever you need to with the touch of a button. It’s this extensive versatility that makes the Katana MKII Boss’s most functional amp to date and why players now have the power to truly explore their creativity to its fullest.
Let your creativity flourish. Decorate your tone. The Boss Katana MKII comes equipped with five simultaneous effects categories for you to sculpt, shape, and innovate your sound. But these effects aren’t just your standard factory presets – they’re fully customizable, putting the tone-shaping power of an entire pedalboard right inside your amplifier. Boosts, delay, reverb, and so much more; the MKII features three variations of each effect, gifting you 15 ways to color your sound right out of the box. But this is merely the tip of the iceberg. Because the Boss Tone Studio lets you dive deeper. Much deeper. Home to over 60 (yes, 60) different effect types, there really is no end to your creative potential. Change the order of your virtual pedal chain and discover the capabilities of your favorite Boss effects. You can even alter your mic’d cab emulation setting to find the precise tone you require. Because Boss knows the best way to enhance creativity and remove all restrictions for the player.
Specifications:
Boss Katana 50 MKII EX Guitar Combo Amplifier
Product Code: KTN-50-2EX
Rated Power Output: 50 W
Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm), AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls: POWER switch, MASTER knob, POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 25 W, 50 W)
Amplifier: VARIATION button, AMP TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN), GAIN knob, VOLUME knob
Equalizer: BASS knob, MIDDLE knob, TREBLE knob
Multi-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, PANEL button
Indicators: VARIATION, BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, TAP, CH1, CH2, 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, REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, GA-FC/CTL SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type, USB port: USB B type, AC IN jack
Power Consumption: 47 W
Dimensions (Include handle and rubber feet): 470 (W) x 238 (D) x 398 (H) mm, 18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches
Weight: 11.7 kg, 25 lbs 13 oz
Accessories: Owners Manual, Power cord, GA-FC sticker
Options (sold separately): Footswitch: FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7, Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC, GA-FC EX), Amplifier Stand: BAS-1
Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller
Code: GA-FC EX
Footswitches: Ch 1 (Booster/Booster Solo), Ch 2 (Mod/Pedal FX), Ch 3 (FX/Loop), Ch 4 (Delay/Tap 1), Panel (Reverb/Tap 2)
Function Mode Switch
Inputs/Outputs: Exp Pedal 1, Exp Pedal 2, Mode Input, Foot Control 1
Included: 1/4″ Cable, Manual
Weight: 1kg
Dimensions (mm): 392 x 81 x 49 (L x W x H)
