Used Boss BOSS KATANA 50 1 x 8 Solid State Amplifier 1 x 8

Boss Katana 50 1x8 Solid State Amplifier

“Crafted for Tone, Built to Inspire”

Five Amp Characters, Endless Possibilities

The Boss Katana 50 is a compact powerhouse that delivers professional-grade tone in a portable format. Featuring five distinct amp characters—Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic—plus over 60 customizable effects, this amp is designed to meet the needs of players from bedroom practice to live performance. Its 1x8 speaker and 50-watt output make it ideal for small venues, rehearsals, and home studios.

Praised by artists and tone creators like Alex Hutchings, the Katana 50 has been used to emulate tones from legends such as John Mayer, Dave Grohl, Brian May, Josh Homme, Slash, Jeff Buckley, Kurt Cobain, Eric Clapton, Jack White, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimmy Page. Its versatility and affordability have made it a favorite among gigging musicians, educators, and content creators.

Highlights

• Five amp characters with 10 total voicing variations

• Built-in effects engine with 60+ customizable effects

• Power Control for cranked tone at low volume

• USB output for direct recording and Tone Studio editing

• Compact 1x8 combo design with 50 watts of output

Specifications

• Amplifier Type: Solid-state digital modeling

• Speaker: 1 x 8" custom Boss

• Power Output: 50 watts

• Amp Characters: Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic

• Effects: Booster, Modulation, FX, Delay, Reverb (five simultaneous)

• Controls: Gain, Volume, EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble), Effects, Master

• Inputs: 1/4" instrument, 1/8" aux in

• Outputs: 1/8" headphone/recording out, USB

• Software: Boss Tone Studio for deep editing

• Dimensions: Approx. 15.8" x 14.8" x 9.4"

• Weight: ~25 lbs

• Ideal For: Rock, blues, metal, acoustic-electric, practice, recording

Artists Who Use or Endorse the Katana Series

While specific endorsements for the Katana 50 1x8 are rare, the broader Katana series has been embraced by:

• Steve Vai – Has praised BOSS gear and used Katana amps in clinics and demos.
• Paul Gilbert – Known for using BOSS effects and has demoed Katana amps.
• Rob Scallon – Frequently features Katana amps in his YouTube content.
• Tom Quayle – A fusion guitarist who’s highlighted the Katana’s versatility in tone demos.

These artists often use the Katana 100 or Artist models, but the Katana 50 shares the same core tone engine (Tube Logic) and effects platform

Ready to Shape Your Signature Sound?

From iconic tones to modern textures, the Boss Katana 50 gives you the tools to explore, create, and perform with confidence.

Buy now and experience the amp that’s redefining solid-state versatility.