BOSS Katana bass combo.

[evan47]

Has anyone tried the BOSS Katana bass combos?

I have been thinking of the 1 x 10 60w version for home or studio use only.

The main question is does it have a fan, and if so how much noise does it make, if any?

[Hellzero]

No fan in both versions.

[Hellzero]

I had the two of them.

[MKay]

I have the 60w version.......very good amp and very versatile....... I use it for rehearsals and practice at home......recommended. 

[evan47]

1 hour ago, MKay said:

I have the 60w version.......very good amp and very versatile....... I use it for rehearsals and practice at home......recommended. 

Does it have speaker cab emulation through the headphones?

[MKay]

Unsure - never tried it with headphones. The user manual is available on line if required.

[Hellzero]

There is your answer, from the Boss Katana Bass page...

[evan47]

Great, that is just what I wanted to know.

Thank you very much.

Evan.

[evan47]

Well, I originally ordered the 1 x 10 Katana and it died after 30 minutes.

When it worked it sounded great so I had it replaced with the 2 x 10 version .

I was a bit miffed about needing to upgrade firmware before being able to access the BOSS app so opted for a GT 1 b on finance for a paltry monthly payment.

The 2 x 10 sounds great and the 1 Watt setting for home practise is a bonus.

 

[uk_lefty]

8 hours ago, evan47 said:

was a bit miffed about needing to upgrade firmware before being able to access the BOSS app so opted for a GT 1 b on finance for a paltry monthly payment.

I don't understand... You needed to update firmware on the amp and this somehow led you to buying a separate effects pedal? 

[paul_5]

1 hour ago, uk_lefty said:

I don't understand... You needed to update firmware on the amp and this somehow led you to buying a separate effects pedal? 

Sounds like an upgrade to me! 😄

[evan47]

I had my eye on the GT1 B for a while as it doubles up as a portable headphone amp, plus the presets are nicer than those on the amp. 

It was a moment of madness getting the GT1 B but no regrets, at least it has a built in tuner unlike the katana.

I also have an aversion to using apps, ..... I can't be the only one?

Having said that, the Katana is a great little amp, plenty of volume plus great low level performance and the effects that I do use are nice but some of the presets esp the synth based sounds are awful.

 

Edited December 20, 2023 by evan47