Discover the possibilities. The Boss Katana Head MKII 100w Amp Head with GA-FC Foot Controller presents the second incarnation of Boss’s most functional amplifier series. Packed with more versatility, more innovative features, and much more control for players to shape their sound – the MKII uncovers an entire universe of guitar tone all in one convenient amp head.
Featuring five different amp characters for a variety of genres, players can cycle through a range of different tones from twinkling cleans to all-out distortion and everything in between. It’s built from Boss’s neat Tube Logic technology, offering authentic tube sound and feel. And with the inclusion of a GA-FC footswitch, players have total control of their tone right at their feet. Decorate your sound with five preset effects including boost, reverb, and delay, and customize them with over 60 effect types in Boss’s Tone Studio. Because the MKII isn’t just built to perform. It’s built to inspire.
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 has 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 their 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 with 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 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 restriction for the player.
The Katana Series. The Katana Series of amps from Roland’s Boss division embodies their pursuit of finding the ultimate rock sound, calling upon years of research and design to deliver redefined rock tones. Built using traditional craftsmanship with new and innovative designs, the Katana amps offer class-defying tones with excellent touch response and presence. Taking inspiration from the Japanese sword of the same name, the amps provide a smooth cutting tone perfect for gigging musicians as well as for use in recording and practicing.
It’s all at your feet. If you own a Roland or Boss amp, the GA-FC footswitch will unlock its full potential. Simply connect it to your amp and you get full control of the channel and effects selection without taking your hands off your guitar. The footswitches can be used to easily change between the four channels of your amp or they can be used to turn on or off different effects such as boosters, modulation, delay, or reverb. They can also be used to control the tap tempo and FX loop of the amp.
But there’s more. If you want to have real-time control of your amp’s volume and drive, you can connect any compatible footswitch to the corresponding 1/4 inch input and use it to control that function. This gives you total creative freedom to alter your sound of your amp while you play – something you can’t do without this controller. With easy switching and flexible control, this is the ultimate accessory that will transform your amp.
Specifications:
– Power Output: 100 W (Using External Speaker), 30W (Using Internal Speaker)
– Nominal Input Level: Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohm), Aux In: -10 dBu (20 k ohms), Return In: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
– Speaker: 1x 12 cm (5 inches)
– Power Consumption: 77 W
– Controls: Power, Master, Presence, Power Control Switch (Standby, 0.5 W, 25 W, 50 W), Amplifier: Amp Type Switch (Acoustic, Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown), Controls (Gain, Volume, Variation Button), Equalizer (Bass, Middle, Treble), Multi-Effect (Booster, Mod, Delay, FX, Reverb, Tap), Tone Setting (CH1 and CH2 Button), Panel Button Indicators (Variation, Booster/Mod, Delay/FX, Reverb, Tap, Ch1, Ch2)
– Panel Connectors: Input Jack, Power Amp In Jack, Line Out Jack, Send Jack, Return Jack, Aux in Jack, Rec Out/Phones Jack, GA-FC Jack, Exp Pedal/Ctl Ch1/Ch2 Jack, USB Port, AC in Jack
– Dimensions: Width: 18-9/16”, Depth: 9-3/8”, Height: 15-11/16”
– Weight: 8.8kg
Accessories:
– Owners Manual
– Power Cord
– Boss GA-FC Guitar Amp Foot Controller
– For Amplifier Type: Blues Cube Artist, Blues Cube Artist 212, Blues Cube Tour, CUBE-80GX, CUBE-40GX, GA-212, GA-112, KATANA-100/212, KATANA-100, KATANA-HEAD, Acoustic Singer Pro, Acoustic Singer Live
– Inputs: 2 x 1/4″ Jack (Expression Pedal)
– Outputs: 1 x 1/4” Jack (Amplifier Connection)
– Controls: PANEL switch, EFFECTS switch, CH 1- CH 4 switches
– Dimensions: Height: 49 mm, Width: 392 mm, Depth: 81 mm, Weight: 1 Kg
