Boss Katana Head MK2 | Guitar Amp Head

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Boss KTN-HEADMKII Katana Head MKII 100W Amp Head Overview

Partner the Katana Head MKII with an optional GA-FC Footswitch to switch Channels and control the Effects Selection, plus it has two expression inputs so you can also use any Roland/Boss Expression Pedal. You can also keep the dust off with the Boss BAC-KATHD Katana Head Amp Cover.
The Boss Katana Head MKII comes with a 3-year warranty when registered with Roland Backstage.
To build your Katana MKII full-stack, check out our Head + Cab Bundle.

The Katana Range has become one of our firm favourite amps to suggest to bedroom players, gigging musicians, guitar teachers or guitarists of all levels, due to the sheer quality of its tone and versatility. It’s become one of our Best-Sellers and here’s why.

The Boss Katana Head MKII is a lunchbox sized amp head, which partners perfectly with the Boss KTN-CAB Katana Cab 150W 2x12 Cab. The KTN-HEADMKII features a MIDI Input, again, giving you the ability to sync to external gear, like the Boss ES Effects Switching Systems. There’s also a Line Out Air-Feel switch, which allows you to choose between a vintage, modern or deep cabinet emulation over USB. To top it off, the KTN-HEADMKII features an inbuilt 5" speaker cone, meaning you can quietly monitor and use the amp without connecting an external cabinet - perfect for warming up pre-gig or practising at home, whilst your cabinet is in the back of the van, on route to your next show!

You can reduce the total power of the KTN-HEADMKII to either 0.5 of a watt, 50w or 100w meaning you can still experience the tone, and more importantly, the “feel” of a dimed amp at a reasonable volume. 0.5w is perfect for when you are playing at low/bedroom volume and still require the tone of a pushed guitar amp. 50w is ideal for rehearsals, jamming with other musicians and enable you to compete with a drummer, whereas 100w is perfect for use in live/recording situations where volume isn’t a concern.

The Katana HEAD MKII can store 8 of your favourite patches directly to the amp, with 15 effects per patch. There is a rear-panel connection, allowing you to control the amp channels with a footswitch or manipulate effects with an expression pedal. The Katana Head is compatible with the GA-FC (sold separately), which is a dedicated amp controller pedal, designed to control all the various aspects of the Katana. The GA-FC (sold separately) features 6 buttons and 2 expression inputs that are compatible with all Boss Expression Pedals. Each button on the GA-FC (sold separately) can be assigned via Boss Tone Studio.

The KTN-HEADMKII has an effects loop (for using pedals directly into the power amp stage - ie RC Loopers, 200 Series, 500 Series and delays/modulation effects), Record Out/Speaker output simultaneously, presence dial optimising your overall EQ in realtime to suit any musical environment and 8 patch locations.

The Katana Head MKII is not only a great guitar amp but it's also packed full of technology. You can seamlessly integrate with your studio setup, as the built-in USB interface allows you to record the audio directly to your favourite DAW, without needing a microphone and messy cables - it’s completely hassle-free! When using the Record Out function the externally connected speaker cab will disable, enabling you to record in silence directly into your DAW or running the amp into your favourite preamp. If you wanted to still hear an externally connected cab, either in a live or studio environment, simply use the Line Out feature. Both USB and phones/recording outputs have a Mic’d cabinet emulation, with three Air Feel types, making your Katana sound like an amp in a studio.

To ensure you have everything you need for your Katana-HEADMKII, check out the Boss KTN-HEADMKII Katana Head MKII 100W Amp Head Cover + Footswitch Bundle.

For users that wanted an all wireless lunchbox-sized stereo amp/soundbar, check out the Katana-Air. There’s even a KTN-MINI which is a portable mini version!

For users needing quicker access to the front panel, a custom Waza Craft speaker cone with a semi-closed back ultra-solid cabinent construction, integrated Dual Amp Expansion, selectable Effects Loop, 3-way contour dial and global EQ switch with 3 customisable curves, dedicated Solo Button, an External Speaker Output to connect to your favourite cab (8ohm or 16ohm) and a MIDI Input to sync to external gear (like the Boss ES Effects Switching Systems), check out the KTN-ARTISTMKII.