Versatile Power and Pro-Level Tone for Every Player - The Boss Katana Gen 3 100-Watt Guitar Amplifier Head

With Katana Gen 3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been updated, making your remote amp and effects editing workflow more intuitive than ever. Loaded with inspiring tone tools and diverse connectivity options, Katana Gen 3 is your indispensable centerpiece for studio recording, live performance, and daily practice.

• Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
• Stage-ready 100-watt amp head with a built-in 5-inch practice 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
• Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response
• Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color
• Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
• Eight 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

The compact Katana Head Gen 3 features 100 watts of Class AB power, a unique Bloom option derived from the flagship Katana Artist Gen 3, and an onboard 5-inch speaker for practice and checking tones.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Power Output

• 30 W (Using internal speaker)
• 100 W (Using external speaker)

Nominal Input Level

• Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
• AUX In: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
• Return In: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)

Speaker

• 12 cm (5 inches) x 1

Controls

• POWER switch
• PRESENCE knob
• MASTER knob
• SOLO button
• POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
• CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
• Equalizer
• CONTOUR button
• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob
• Effects
• BOOSTER button
• MOD button
• FX button
• DELAY button
• REVERB button
• TAP button
• BOOSTER knob
• MOD knob
• FX knob
• DELAY knob
• REVERB knob
• Tone Settings
• CH1 button
• CH2 button
• CH3 button
• CH4 button
• PANEL button

Indicators

• Variations
• Bloom
• Acoustic
• Clean
• Pushed
• Crunch
• Lead
• Brown
• Contour
• Booster
• MOD
• FX
• Delay
• Reverb
• Tap
• Solo
• CH1
• CH2
• CH3
• CH4
• 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
• Send Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Return Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Speaker Out Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type (Minimum 8 Ohms)
• Stereo Phones Jack: Stereo 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Exp Pedal Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type
• Ga-Fc/Ctl Ch1/Ch2 Solo Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type
• Aux In Jack: Stereo Miniature Phone Type
• Usb Port: Usb C Type
• Midi In Connector
• Bluetooth Adaptor Slot: Bluetooth® Audio Midi Dual Adaptor
• Ac In Jack

Size and Weight

• Width: 470 mm (18-9/16 inches)
• Depth: 228 mm (9 inches)
• Height: 215 mm (8-1/2 inches)
• Weight: 8.8 kg (19 lbs 7 oz)

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: KTN-HEAD 3
SKU: I786922-N-3-WHXB
UPC: 761294520659

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