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“You’d be hard-pushed to find a bass sound that you couldn’t gig with almost immediately”: Boss Katana-500 Bass Head review

By Nick Wells published 7 May 24

This newly developed, feature-packed bass head features an Amp Feel switch and ‘Cabinet Resonance’ calibration technology to get the best from your cab – but is it a game-changer for bassists?

“So much fun and so inspiring, it’s a steal at the asking price”: Boss Katana:Go review

By Nick Guppy published 26 March 24

Boss has crammed a full Katana amplifier into a tiny headphone-amp format – and its long list of features and tones makes it practically irresistible

I’ve tried every home practice solution under the sun, but nothing stuck. Then I plugged in a headphone amp – and now I’m playing for hours

By Matt Parker published 22 March 24

As a busy guitarist and parent, Boss’ new Katana:GO has been a revelation when it comes to my playing time – but it’s the way it feels that’s got me hooked

Blackstar ID:Core practice amp on a wooden desk

Best practice amps 2024: 10 great picks for honing your guitar and bass chops at home

By Chris Corfield last updated 15 March 24

These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass

“Puts authentic sounds from the stage class Boss Katana amp series at the instrument’s output jack”: Has the Katana:GO just changed the headphone amp game forever?

By Matt Parker published 14 March 24

Full-fat Katana tones in a jack – for $119? Boss has seriously upped the stakes when it comes to guitar and bass headphone amps

“A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review

By Nick Guppy published 6 February 24

More Air, vicar? Boss has pumped up its popular wireless desktop amp with some specs that make it a viable option for stage, studio and home

A Yamaha THR30II desktop guitar amp on an orange background

Best desktop guitar amps 2024: our top desktop amps for portable practice

By Nick Guppy last updated 19 January 24

The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded, but our top picks from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender, and more might just be the finest money can buy

Boss Katana and Line 6 Catalyst amps next to each other on a wooden floor

Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst: Which should you buy?

By Richard Blenkinsop published 20 July 23

Which of these killer affordable modeling amps is the best use of your budget?

Rob Chapman shares one simple trick that will improve the sound of your Boss Katana

By Matt Owen published 24 May 23

It isn't rocket science, but all Katana users will want to hear what the Chapman Guitars guru has to say

Boss Katana-50 MkII EX review

By Nick Guppy published 8 March 23

The next evolution of Boss’s best-selling amp has arrived – and, somehow, it’s even better

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

By Matt Owen last updated 26 July 22

The range's flagship bass offerings boast three preamp variations, a four-band EQ and two FX sections that can tap into over 60 effect types via the Boss Tone Studio

Boss just gave players more reasons to pick up a Katana MkII with impressive Version 2 software update

By Matt Owen published 15 July 22

A new Klon effect, improved Cab IR capabilities, fresh contour settings and an additional Solo EQ block are among the new features added to the Katana MkII digital guitar amp platform

Boss Katana 50 MKII review

By Richard Blenkinsop published 22 October 21

One of the most popular modelling amps around gets the perfect upgrade

Boss Katana 100 MKII review

By Daryl Robertson published 19 August 21

Sharp tones from one of the most popular practice amps on the market

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