Boss Katana Model 50 Gen 3 / KTN-50 3 (1 x 12" - 50W)

Owner's manual
Power cord

- Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
- Stage-ready 50-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
- Four 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
- Versatile Connectivity
- Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
- Stereo headphones jack and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
- Record/playback tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via a USB-C®
- Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed.
- Expansion Options
- Jacks for up to two footswitches and an expression pedal
- Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from a mobile device and remote editing from the BTS app (iOS/Android)
- BOSS Tone Studio
- Newly updated interface for a more intuitive workflow
- Customize the onboard effects with over 60 premium BOSS types
- Detailed amp and effect editing tools, including deep parameter controls, effect order, and more
- Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
- Customize the IR-based cabinet sound for the headphones and USB recording outputs
- Three Contour settings and multiple EQs for shaping the overall tone
- Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications

- Weight: 11.600kg
- Height: 238mm
- Width: 470mm
- Depth: 398mm

- Rated Power Output
- 50 W
Nominal Input Level
- INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
- 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, HALF, MAX)
AMPLIFIER]
- VARIATION button
- AMP TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
- GAIN knob
- VOLUME knob
EQUALIZER]
- 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
- 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
- STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- EXP PEDAL 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
- 47 W

Katana-the traditional sword carried by the historic samurai of Japan-is a symbol of honor, precision, and artistry in Japanese culture. Adopting the majestic sword's name with pride, the Katana series presents guitar amplifiers with smooth, cutting tones honed by generations of dedication and expertise. Born of the development process behind the acclaimed Waza amplifier, these innovative amps embody BOSS's determined pursuit of the ultimate rock sound. Featuring proprietary circuit designs and meticulous tuning, the Katana series combines traditional craftsmanship and breakthrough functions to produce true next-generation rock amplifiers.