Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100 Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp
The Boss Katana Gen 3 Waza is a 100w combo with evolved tube Logic sound and sophisticated tone tools. Featuring 6 amp characters, 5 independent effects and 3 selectable Global EQ options.
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Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100 Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp
The Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 isn’t just an amp; it’s the secret weapon every guitarist dreams of. Crafted for serious players, this 100-watt combo amplifier merges jaw-dropping power with masterful tonal control, offering you access to sounds that inspire creativity on every stage, session, or bedroom practice. Powered by Boss’s evolved Tube Logic technology and featuring the legendary 12-inch Waza speaker, it’s a tone machine built for those who live and breathe guitar.
Features That Define Your Sound
Whether you’re sculpting buttery cleans or roaring high-gain riffs, the Katana Artist Gen 3 delivers nothing short of sonic perfection. Here’s what sets it apart:
Waza Speaker Wonder: The 12-inch Waza speaker is a nod to the legendary British stack speakers of yesteryear but with modern power handling. Creamy mids, punchy lows, and soaring highs that stay smooth at any volume.
6 Amp Characters, 12 Voices: From sparkling cleans to face-melting distortion, the six amp types cover it all. The newly developed Pushed amp type lets you explore harmonically rich overdriven tones, while selectable variations bring even more sonic depth.
Bloom Switch for Dynamic Tone: Engage the Bloom switch to reshape your sound entirely. Expect sharper attack and a beefy, low-end response that’s as dynamic as your playing. It’s like discovering a secret mode on your amp.
Integrated Power Control: Achieve fat, driven tones even at low levels, so you can dodge noise complaints while keeping all the richness intact.
Ultimate Playability with Pro-Level Tools
Taking your tone from the practice room to the stage has never been easier. Playability is the name of the game with the Boss Katana Artist Gen 3.
5 Simultaneous Effects Sections: Need more than just distortion and reverb? This amp offers five effect categories (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb). Customize the effects through the BOSS Tone Studio app, which unlocks over 60 premium effects to keep your setup fresh and inspiring.
8 Tone Memories: Save your favorite tones and recall them with the press of a button.
3 Cabinet Resonance Settings: Tweak the Vintage, Modern, and Deep cabinet resonance settings to craft your amp’s feel. Go old-school, crisp, or chest-thumpingly powerful without swapping your physical gear.
Connectivity & Style You Need
Beyond its impressive sound, the Katana Artist Gen 3 delivers practical features that make your guitar rig smarter, cleaner, and more versatile.
Versatile Connectivity: Whether you're practicing or performing, this amp has you covered. Hook up external pedals via the send/return loop, link to another Katana amp with Stereo Expand, or capture studio-worthy recordings using the USB-C and IR-based cabinet simulation.
MIDI Control: Advanced players can take it up a notch with MIDI input for precise remote control during live gigs.
Elegant Looks That Mean Business: The gray-and-black matrix grille screams sophistication, while the robust combo cabinet maximizes sound projection and durability.
Your All-in-One Sound Engineering Marvel
When inspiration strikes, you need an amp that keeps up. The Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 takes the complexity out of shaping your tone, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making music.
Elevate your tone and experience the future of amplification with the Boss Katana Artist Gen 3. Why wait? Plug in and bring your music to life.
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100 Watt 1x12 Combo Amp Features:
100-watt power for commanding performances
12-inch Waza speaker, tuned for vintage British stack tone
6 amp characters with selectable variations for ultimate versatility
Bloom switch for enhanced responsiveness and attack
5 simultaneous effect sections with access to 60+ additional effects via BOSS Tone Studio
8 tone memory settings for instant recall
Power Control for cranked tones at low volumes
Connectivity options include USB-C recording and MIDI control
Warranty: BOSS Compact and Twin Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100 Watt 1x12 Combo Amplifier Specifications
Item #:
BOS KTNARTV3
Manufacturer Part Number:
KTN-ART 3
UPC:
761294520666
Product Specifications
Rated Power Output: 100 W
Nominal Input Level:
INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls:
POWER switch
RESONANCE knob
PRESENCE knob
MASTER knob
SOLO LEVEL knob
SOLO DELAY knob
SOLO button
SOLO TAP button
LINE OUT button
LINE OUT switch(CUSTOM, REC, BLEND, LIVE)
GLOBAL EQ button
POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
STEREO EXPAND switch
GND LIFT switch (OFF, ON)
Amplifiers Controls:
VARIATION button
BLOOM button
AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob
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
Connectors:
INPUT jack: 1/4" phone type
POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4" phone type
LINE OUT jack: XLR type
LINE OUT jack: 1/4" phone type
SEND jack: 1/4" phone type
RETURN jack: 1/4" phone type
STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A jack: 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms B jack: 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms jack: 1/4" phone type
EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
GA-FC/ CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB C type
BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
MIDI IN connector
AC IN jack
Power Consumption: 77W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 630 x 248 x 515 mm / 24-13/16" x 9-13/16" x 20-5/16" (Includes handle and rubber feet)
Weight: 19 kg / 41 lbs 15 oz
Accessories:
Owner's Manual
Power cord
GA-FC sticker
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100 Watt 1x12 Combo Amplifier Specifications
Product Specifications
Rated Power Output: 100 W
Nominal Input Level:
INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls:
POWER switch
RESONANCE knob
PRESENCE knob
MASTER knob
SOLO LEVEL knob
SOLO DELAY knob
SOLO button
SOLO TAP button
LINE OUT button
LINE OUT switch(CUSTOM, REC, BLEND, LIVE)
GLOBAL EQ button
POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
STEREO EXPAND switch
GND LIFT switch (OFF, ON)
Amplifiers Controls:
VARIATION button
BLOOM button
AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob
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
Connectors:
INPUT jack: 1/4" phone type
POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4" phone type
LINE OUT jack: XLR type
LINE OUT jack: 1/4" phone type
SEND jack: 1/4" phone type
RETURN jack: 1/4" phone type
STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A jack: 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms B jack: 1/4" phone type
SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms jack: 1/4" phone type
EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
GA-FC/ CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB C type
BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
MIDI IN connector
AC IN jack
Power Consumption: 77W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 630 x 248 x 515 mm / 24-13/16" x 9-13/16" x 20-5/16" (Includes handle and rubber feet)
Weight: 19 kg / 41 lbs 15 oz
Accessories:
Owner's Manual
Power cord
GA-FC sticker
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Hands down my favorite amp
Hands down my favorite amp I own and ever have! This waza craft speaker is the tits and I owe it all to AmericanMusic and their payment plans!
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Absolutely the best solution for effects with a natural sound the gfac makes it easier to use blue tooth option and direct out and bloom all great new innovations
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10/20/25
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Great amp. Great shipping. Great
Great amp. Great shipping. Great proccess
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10/11/25
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Great tone worked great sound great it is great!!
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