{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-boss-katana-100-gen-3-guitar-amplifier","title":"BOSS KATANA Artist Gen 3 100-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFlagship Tone and Versatility - The BOSS KATANA Artist Gen 3 100-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith Katana Gen 3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. The flagship Katana Artist Gen 3 brings you the ultimate Katana experience, offering 100 watts of Class AB power, a custom 12-inch Waza speaker, and a host of advanced tone tools. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character and a unique Bloom option that revoices the amp’s feel and response. BOSS Tone Studio has also been updated, making your editing workflow more intuitive than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThird-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlagship 100-watt combo amplifier with advanced tone tools and a custom cabinet design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinctive gray and black matrix grille\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustom 12-inch Waza speaker realizes classic British stack speaker tone with increased power handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolo section with dedicated level boost and delay effect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree selectable Global EQ options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight Tone Setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated BOSS Tone Studio app (Windows\/macOS) for remote editing from a computer or mobile device\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDownload and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with sounds created on previous stage-class Katana models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBacked by our advanced Tube Logic amplifier architecture and reactive Class AB power, the BOSS Katana series has become a standard for guitarists everywhere since its introduction in 2016. Katana amps embody decades of BOSS development knowledge, providing professional, tube-inspired sound coupled with modern advantages like onboard effects, one-touch memory recall, deep sound customization, and reduced weight. Katana Gen 3 elevates the lineup with even more range and versatility, bringing you a playing experience that goes where no other amps can.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eInspiration Unbound\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacked by our advanced Tube Logic amplifier architecture and reactive Class AB power, the BOSS Katana series has become a standard for guitarists everywhere since its introduction in 2016. Katana amps embody decades of BOSS development knowledge, providing professional, tube-inspired sound coupled with modern advantages like onboard effects, one-touch memory recall, deep sound customization, and reduced weight. Katana Gen 3 elevates the lineup with even more range and versatility, bringing you a playing experience that goes where no other amps can.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003ePremium Details for Serious Players\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe top-of-the-line Katana Artist Gen 3 is built to meet the sophisticated needs of advanced guitarists. Numerous performance and tone-shaping tools have direct panel controls for fast access, along with deep customization options via BOSS Tone Studio. Developed by BOSS, the custom 12-inch Waza speaker provides the true character and response of the famous ’60s 25-watt British stack speaker with modern power handling capacity. The carefully tuned combo cabinet maximizes the amp’s full potential, delivering smooth, punchy, and satisfying sound with a wide baffle and semi-closed design.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eRefined Tube Logic Tones\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eTube Logic recreates tube circuitry and all its complex interactions at a component level. Our approach continues to evolve with refinements to the five amp characters available in previous Katana models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type. The new Pushed character spotlights internal dynamic enhancements with the touch-responsive gain of a driven clean combo. All six amp characters also include a variation for 12 distinctive tones. Going further, the Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that introduces a totally different amp feel. The sound comes alive with a sharper attack and a richly dynamic low-end response, two characteristics that are difficult to achieve at once.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e“Sweet Spot” Sound at Any Volume\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs every tube amp lover knows, the sound becomes richer, fuller, and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Unfortunately, it also gets way too loud for many playing situations. An external power attenuator is a common solution, but it can introduce artifacts that color the amp’s tone and feel. The integrated Power Control in Katana Gen 3 delivers the best of all worlds, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound. Just turn the panel knob to transparently harness the level for everything from live stage playing to daily bedroom jams.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFamous BOSS Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eKatana Artist Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality and access to 15 unique effects. There’s also a dedicated Solo section with a level boost and delay effect. BOSS Tone Studio unlocks additional possibilities, allowing you to customize the onboard effects from 60 different types and tweak deep options not available from the amp’s panel. And when the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor is installed, you can wirelessly edit sounds on the gig using the BTS editor app on your smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eUnrivaled Sound Shaping\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBOSS Tone Studio for Katana Gen 3 offers new visual enhancements and graphic customization options that make crafting your tone faster and more intuitive. Explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound with the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs. Dial in system-wide settings and behaviors. And organize custom setups for all your gigs. You also have access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where you can download pro setups and share sounds with the worldwide Katana community.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eComplete Stage Command\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eKatana Artist Gen 3 features a host of powerful tools for modern performers. Eight Tone Setting memories let you store and recall complete amp\/effect setups, while rear-panel jacks support remote control with footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI. The GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers extend your capabilities even further, providing complete stage control solutions for your Katana Gen 3. Switch Tone Settings, turn effects on\/off, integrate multiple expression pedals, and more. The GA-FC EX model also includes an expansion option to double your footswitches or control two Katana amps at once.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRated Power Output: 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNominal Input Level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eINPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePOWER switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRESONANCE knob, PRESENCE knob, MASTER knob\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSOLO LEVEL knob, SOLO DELAY knob, SOLO button, SOLO TAP button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINE OUT button, LINE OUT switch (CUSTOM, REC, BLEND, LIVE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGLOBAL EQ button, POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmplifier Section\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVARIATION button, BLOOM button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAMP TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGAIN knob, VOLUME knob\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEqualizer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCONTOUR button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE knobs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB buttons and knobs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTAP button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTone Setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBANK, CH1–CH4, PANEL buttons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo Expand: STEREO EXPAND switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Out: GND LIFT switch (OFF, ON)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndicators: VARIATION, BLOOM, AMP TYPES, CONTOUR, FX, TAP, SOLO, GLOBAL EQ, TONE SETTING\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eINPUT jack: 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePOWER AMP IN jack: 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINE OUT: XLR + 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSEND\/RETURN jacks: 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSTEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSPEAKER OUT (16 ohms A\/B, 8 ohms): 1\/4\" phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEXP PEDAL: 1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGA-FC\/CTL CH1\/CH2 SOLO: 1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAUX IN: Stereo mini\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB COMPUTER port: USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMIDI IN connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBluetooth Adaptor Slot: Audio\/MIDI Dual Adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAC IN jack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: 77 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessories: Owner’s manual, power cord, GA-FC sticker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidth: 630 mm \/ 24-13\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDepth: 248 mm \/ 9-13\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 515 mm \/ 20-5\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: 19 kg \/ 41 lbs 15 oz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e     \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Boss\u003cbr\u003eModel: KTN-ART 3\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I786924-N-0-WHXX\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 761294520666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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