{"product_id":"katana-503ex-gen3-guitar-amplifie","title":"KATANA-50EX Gen3 Guitar Amplifie","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"3luh8s\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eBOSS KATANA-50 EX GEN 3 Guitar Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kmvo0\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eVersatile Modern Guitar Tone for Home, Studio, and Live Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThe BOSS KATANA-50 EX GEN 3 is a professional-grade 50-watt modelling guitar amplifier designed for players who want serious tone flexibility without the complexity and maintenance of traditional tube amps. It combines BOSS’s well-established amp modelling technology with practical features for home practice, recording, lessons, rehearsals, and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eMany guitarists choose the Katana-50 EX Gen 3 because it strikes an unusually good balance between sound quality, ease of use, and long-term versatility. It is powerful enough for band rehearsal and smaller live gigs, while still offering excellent low-volume performance for apartment practice and late-night playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eCompared to entry-level practice amps, the EX version adds more professional control and expansion options, making it especially popular with serious students, performing musicians, teachers, and players planning to grow into live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6gersj\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eWho This Amplifier Is Best For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eThe Katana-50 EX Gen 3 suits a wide range of guitar players, from committed beginners through to experienced gigging musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eIt is particularly well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wadnec\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eGuitar students wanting one amplifier that can last for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"61e7a6\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eIntermediate players upgrading from small entry-level practice amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25rkft\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eHome players wanting realistic amp tones at manageable volume levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"173oss2\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eMusicians needing a reliable rehearsal or small gig amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uhr2my\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003ePlayers exploring many musical styles without buying multiple amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1parsid\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eTeachers and music schools needing flexible, easy-to-use equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmmalm\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eApartment users who still want full guitar tone at low volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eMany customers considering models like the Yamaha THR series, Fender Mustang GTX, or Positive Grid Spark end up choosing the Katana because it feels closer to a “real amp” experience while still offering modern modelling flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rkota4\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eFor customers comparing models closely, the official manufacturer specifications are listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"431\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"442\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"468\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"504\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eGuitar Modelling Amplifier Combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"523\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eAmplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"535\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003e50 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003ePower Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"572\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003e0.5W \/ 25W \/ 50W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"583\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"609\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003e12-inch custom speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"622\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eAmp Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"670\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eClean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic, Pushed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"681\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eEffects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"758\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eMultiple BOSS effects including Booster, Modulation, FX, Delay and Reverb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"777\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eEffects Editing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"804\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eBOSS Tone Studio Editor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"815\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003ePresets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"850\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eUser programmable tone settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"877\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eFoot Controller Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"910\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eGA-FC and GA-FC EX compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"927\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eStereo Expand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"934\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"957\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eUSB Audio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"964\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"984\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eRecording Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1029\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eHeadphone\/Rec Out with cabinet simulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1039\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1077\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eGuitar input, Power Amp In, Aux In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1088\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1130\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eHeadphone\/Recording Out, Line Out, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1146\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eUSB Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1178\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eAudio recording and playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1200\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eCabinet Simulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1214\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eIntegrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1230\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eSuitable Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1297\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eHome practice, recording, lessons, rehearsals, live performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1311\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1341\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eApprox. 470 × 238 × 398 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1351\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1370\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eApprox. 11.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1394\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1409\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003ePower cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1433\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1476\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003eGA-FC foot controller, expression pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1492\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1533\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoss Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1545\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 25.0903%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1578\" style=\"width: 74.5487%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty applies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ftp51e\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eThe BOSS KATANA-50 EX GEN 3 is best suited for players wanting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dth3q\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003erealistic modern amp tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vydmpg\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eenough power for rehearsal and gigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"etd4v1\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003elow-volume home practice capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ovqhbb\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eprofessional footswitch expandability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dk7x2i\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eUSB recording functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jl8kqr\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003elong-term versatility without needing multiple amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eIt is commonly chosen as an upgrade from smaller practice amps and is often compared against the Yamaha THR, Fender Mustang GTX, and Positive Grid Spark series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51281778671901,"sku":"16498","price":509.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6583\/3775\/files\/503EX2_39a37e1f-aed1-4027-ba84-0ff52323ad06.png?v=1778723905","url":"https:\/\/parsonsmusic.com.au\/products\/katana-503ex-gen3-guitar-amplifie","provider":"Parsons Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}