Boss Katana Artist Head Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier Head

The BOSS Katana Artist Head Gen 3 represents the pinnacle of the acclaimed Katana amplifier series, bringing guitarists a flagship 100-watt Class AB powerhouse packed with advanced tone-shaping capabilities. This third-generation evolution features enhanced Tube Logic architecture that recreates authentic tube circuitry interactions at component level, offering six distinctive amp characters including the newly developed Pushed type that captures the touch-responsive gain of a driven clean combo. The innovative Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that completely revoices the amp’s feel and response, creating a sharper attack with richly dynamic low-end characteristics that are typically difficult to achieve simultaneously.

Professional performers will appreciate the comprehensive effects arsenal, featuring five simultaneous effect categories—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb—drawn from BOSS’s historic library, plus a dedicated Solo section with level boost and delay. The integrated Power Control solves the age-old dilemma of cranked-amp tone at manageable volumes, transparently harnessing output levels without the tonal artifacts often introduced by external attenuators. Eight Tone Setting memories provide instant recall of complete amp and effect configurations, while the updated BOSS Tone Studio software offers intuitive visual enhancements and deep customisation options not accessible from the front panel.

Connectivity options cater to modern performance demands, with support for up to two speaker cabinets, stereo expansion capabilities for linking multiple amps, and comprehensive recording solutions via USB-C connectivity. The companion Katana Cabinet 212 Waza features dual custom BOSS speakers that capture the character of famous ’60s 25-watt British stack speakers with contemporary power handling, while the removable panel allows switching between closed-back and open-back configurations. Professional stage control is achieved through compatibility with GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers, MIDI input, and optional Bluetooth® connectivity for wireless editing via smartphone apps.