Raw power

The Katana Bass range consists of two stage-ready combos, a 60-watt 1×10 model and a 2×10 combo that kicks out 160 watts.

If you think that seems underpowered in today’s market of 500-watt combos, you’d be bang wrong!

Both of these amps can easily hold their own in rehearsals and on stage, thanks to the all-analogue, class A/B power amp design inherited from the Katana guitar range.

While a lot of current bass amps use digital power amps that need huge amounts of wattage before they start shifting air, the far more efficient analogue design of the Katana Bass means you’ll feel these amps as much as you hear them.

Both Katana Bass combos feature Boss’ proprietary bi-amp design to drive the 10-inch woofers.

There’s also a custom-designed switchable tweeter for all the clarity and definition you require.

Sculpt your sound

It’s not just about power, though. Great tone starts in the preamp, and Katana Bass offers three custom-designed voices to cover all bases (pun absolutely intended).

The Vintage setting offers a classic, valve-driven bass sound, perfect for anything from warm Motown sounds to driven classic rock tones. The Flat setting offers a wider frequency range, ideal for building your own sounds and layering effects, while the Modern setting is more than capable of covering progressive sounds and getting as gnarly as you need!

Unlock your creativity

The Katana series is famous for its onboard Boss effects, and Katana Bass is no slouch in this department either.

There are four independent effects blocks, two of which are dedicated to drive and compression – absolute cornerstones of bass tone. The two additional blocks can be configured however you like, with over 60 different effects types available.

To get the most out of these tonal options, Boss have equipped Katana Bass with a studio-inspired Blend control. This lets you perfectly balance your dry signal with the affected tone, perfect for cutting through in a mix. Combine this with the powerful four-band EQ, and you’ll always be able to pull out “that sound” for a gig.

Get gig-ready

With its intuitive control panel and easy-to-navigate layout, the Katana Bass is ready to go straight out of the box.

There are no screens or sub-menus to get lost in, but if you do want to go deeper – the Katana Bass Tone Studio app is the way to go.

This app lets you edit sounds and tweak parameters that aren’t available from the panel.

You can even organise your presets into live sets, so they’re ready to call up, whichever project you’re working on.

Suppose you’re ready to take it out gigging. In that case, the Katana Bass is also fully compatible with Boss’ GA-FC footswitch.

This gives you total control of presets and effects without the need to drag along a complex pedalboard.

Rehearse, record, and more

Boss’ optional BT-Dual Bluetooth adaptor allows you to access Tone Studio wirelessly on your mobile device.

This is perfect for tweaking sounds in rehearsal or soundcheck.

With the BT-Dual, you can wirelessly stream music through the Katana Bass, making it an ideal practice option, either using speakers or headphones.

The power section of Katana Bass can also be tamed down to one watt.

This lets you make the most of that great-feeling Katana power at manageable volumes for home use.

If you’re looking to record great bass tones, Katana Bass offers a simple USB out straight into your DAW, so you can get creating with ease.

Find out more

If the Katana guitar amp range is anything to go by, you’re bound to see Katana Bass amps popping up at gigs, rehearsals, and recording sessions very soon.

If you’re thinking about expanding your sonic horizons or looking for an amp that can take you from the bedroom to the stage with no compromise in sound and feel – we think Katana Bass needs to be on your list to check out!