Boss Katana Bass ...

[Phlipper]

Haven't seen it posted yet ...

Boss debuts its first-ever Katana bass amps, the Katana-110 and Katana-210 Bass

 

[Phlipper]

I'm kinda sorta interested in the 210. I'd be more interested if it was priced more like the K MkII, or if it was 500 watts (that's RMS watts ... not stoopid peak watts). But they did say AB power. Might be loud enough for practice or small gigs without PA.

 

[Tat]

I will be keeping an eye on these as well. Also, I know the initial popularity of the Katana Guitar amps led to rather quick development of the model line. With Mark II's and Artist Versions, Wazacraft, etc. following the initial product offerings. I might be inclined to wait to see what the 2nd gen of these amps might produce.

 

[Phlipper]

I thought the 100 watt Mk II was excellent. Got to bang on one at GC. Looked new, white tolex, $179. If I didn't already have a tube combo and a Fender modeling combo I'd have grabbed it. Hope the bass amps are equally as awesome.

 

[ric4682]

I’m very interested in this as well. I’m really hoping they can get a bunch built and I can test one out. I doubt anyone has these yet, but I’ll be headed to Chicago Music Exchange this weekend and if there’s any there I’ll definitely plug one in.

 

[OnePunchMan]

I preordered one, let’s see how it goes! Just in time as I was looking for a home amp. So I ordered the 110!

 

[P Cheen]

I owned the Katana 100 1x12 for quite some time as my sole guitar amp/interface and the value is really outstanding. Of course I sold it to fund bass gear (duh) but I told myself I would buy another one in a heartbeat if the need arises.
This is perfect!

Based on one Reverb retailer, they’re slated for a March 31 release date!

 

[salmon256]

When I first saw this, first thing I did was search this up on Talkbass, Discord and the reddit LOL! I am so excited to try this. But after looking deeper into it, I'm not sure 100% I'll pre-order it but that's the point of testing it! I have the MK2 50 guitar amp, my biggest concern is weight and how it will feel, my Fender Rumble 40 feels super light compare to my guitar one and the low wattage but the speaker is good and I'm sure it's a beast in the PA. Either way I'm keeping my eye on it and most likely will get one since I love these amps for recording!

 

[PrimitiveMan]

My TC Electronic BG250 first version has been crapping out. I think this might be the replacement.

 

[PrimitiveMan]

 

[Killing Floor]

the 'tar amps are outstanding for the price and sound fantastic. I'm sure this will be a home run.

 

[wintremute]

I preordered one, let’s see how it goes! Just in time as I was looking for a home amp. So I ordered the 110!

Based on your avatar, I would have never guessed you would go all-in with a preorder.

 

[mrperkolator]

I'm not gonna lie... the options that thing brings.... looks cool.

Edit: Boss if you're reading this... Katana head as an option too instead of just a combo.

 

[Pings Bass]

I'm curious why they're going with class AB. I guess it's a small enough amp they're not as worried about weight? The 2x10 is 48 lbs., not too bad for a combo I guess.

 

[Gsnorgathon]

I'd love to hear how the Katana Bass compares to a Rumble Studio 40 or Stage 800.

 

[JW56789]

Roland/BOSS has made interesting bass amps over the years, I'd like to try one of these for home use.

But like all advertising hyperbole, they're not immune to 'thundering power' and 'professional use' for 100-160 watt 10" combos in an age of 1000 watt cigar boxes. OK . . . .

But I do see something I expect to see more of: Until Yamaha's ground-breaking DX series FM Synths came along, synthesizers could have more knobs than an SSL console. The DX's front panel was mostly presets (although you could program it from there, FM was so obtuse to guys used to analog synthesis you usually gave up and bought sound cartridges with more sounds), and this is what I look for amps to head towards over time. Basic tone controls, everything else programmable as far as ganging memories built with tone curves and efx chains you call up with one button. I can't wait to see the names they'll use.

 

[bigthemat]

violinist in my band has one of the guitar ones, and I'm super impressed by it. I love when she runs it through one of the lead settings to get some overdrive fiddle, sooooo cool.

I do wish they had one that was a bit higher wattage, 160w seems too little.

 

[Swamp_Ronin]

Looks like a cool little amp. Wonder if they will be loud enough

 

[ole Jason]

I have the Katana 50w guitar amp and it can get stupid loud. I've used it on jazz gigs on bass and it worked out great.

 

[Analogeezer]

I'm not feeling the excitement, $649 for a 2x10" combo with 160 watts puts it in direct competition with the Rumble 500 (350 watts) and the Rocket Bass 2x10".

Less power and 10 to 14 pounds heavier does not sound like a winning combination.

You would have to really want/like the idea of programming presets and you only get six of those. Why only six?

Looks like the 2 x 10" takes an extension cabinet but the minimum ohm rating is 4 ohms.

That means either it can run lower than four ohms, or when you hook up an extension cabinet it cuts off the internal speaker.

The original Katana guitar amps did well because of value for the dollar, I am not seeing that with this pair.

Not trying to be a buzzkill, just being realistic.

It has a USB out for recording but even people with basic recording setups have an interface that can take the DI out of their existing amps.

Analogeezer