Detail 01
100W rated output
The Artist head is rated at 100W.
Product detailSKU #1500000415834
BOSSKatana Gen 3 100W Artist Guitar Amplifier Head - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Katana Artist Gen 3 head is a 100W flagship-format Katana built around BOSS Tube Logic and a broad control set. Six amp characters, each with a variation, provide 12 choices before you add the Pushed voice or switch in Bloom for its fast attack and rich low end. Five effects sections, Contour, Cabinet Resonance, and eight memories make it easy to save a working rig. For more involved setups, it can run up to two speaker cabinets and offers USB, line outputs, MIDI, and an effects loop.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a cabinet-based guitar rig with up to two speaker cabinets.
- Saving eight amp and effects setups for quick changes during performances.
- Routing a head with MIDI, external effects, USB, or line-output connections.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Six amp characters with Variation
Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, and Brown each offer a variation, for 12 tone options.
Detail 03
Cabinet Resonance: Vintage, Modern, Deep
Three selectable resonance settings are available.
Detail 04
Power Control: Standby, 0.5W, Half, Max
Output power can be selected for lower-volume use or full-power operation.
Detail 05
Line outputs
Both XLR and 1/4-inch line-output connections are provided.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A speaker cabinet is needed to use the head as an amplified guitar rig.
- 02The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza is presented as a pairing option, not as part of the head.
- 03Bluetooth operation requires the optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI adapter.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many cabinets can the Artist head drive?
It can drive up to two speaker cabinets.
02Can I save sounds for later recall?
Yes. Eight memories can store favorite settings.
03Can it connect to a computer or recording setup?
Yes. USB and XLR plus 1/4-inch line outputs are included.
04Is foot control available?
The head supports the optional GA-FC foot controller for amp and effects functions.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Speaker
- 12 inch (30 cm) x 1
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Gnd Lift Switch
- Off, On
- Power Switch
- Yes
- Cab Resonance Switch
- Vintage, Modern, Deep
- Line Out Switch
- Custom, REC, Blend, Live
- Stereo Expand Switch
- Yes
- Power Control Switch
- Standby, 0.5 W, Half, Max
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
16 detailsConnections & power
- Stereo Phones Jack
- Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
- Speaker Out 8 Ohms Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Input Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Line Out Jacks
- XLR type, 1/4 inch phone type
- Send Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Power Consumption
- 77 W
- Input
- -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
- Speaker Out 16 Ohms B Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Ga Fc Ctl Ch1 Ch2 Solo Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- Power Amp in Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Aux in Jack
- Stereo miniature phone type
- USB Port
- USB C type
- Rated Power Output
- 100 W
- Return Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Exp Pedal Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- Speaker Out 16 Ohms A Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 27
- Dimensions W X D X H
- 24.84 inch (631 mm) x 9.69 inch (246 mm) x 11.66 inch (296 mm)
39 detailsOther
- Solo Level Knob
- Yes
- Presence Knob
- Yes
- Booster Button
- Yes
- Fx Button
- Yes
- Reverb Knob
- Yes
- Bank Button
- Yes
- Volume Knob
- Yes
- Bluetooth Adaptor Slot
- Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
- Delay Button
- Yes
- Amp Type Knob
- Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown
- Solo Delay Knob
- Yes
- Indicators
- Variation, Bloom, Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Contour, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, Tap, Solo, Solo Tap, Line Out, Global EQ, Bank, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Panel
- Line Out Button
- Yes
- Fx Knob
- Yes
- Aux in
- -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
- Mod Button
- Yes
- Resonance Knob
- Yes
- Ch4 Button
- Yes
- Ch3 Button
- Yes
- Ch2 Button
- Yes
- Tap Button
- Yes
- Bass Knob
- Yes
- Booster Knob
- Yes
- Mod Knob
- Yes
- Return in
- -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
- Solo Tap Button
- Yes
- Gain Knob
- Yes
- Bloom Button
- Yes
- Global EQ Button
- Yes
- Delay Knob
- Yes
- Variation Button
- Yes
- Treble Knob
- Yes
- Reverb Button
- Yes
- Panel Button
- Yes
- Solo Button
- Yes
- Contour Button
- Yes
- Master Knob
- Yes
- Middle Knob
- Yes
- Ch1 Button
- Yes
