Description

BOSS Katana amps have received accolades from guitarists everywhere for their fantastic sound and feel, onboard effects, and great value. Now, the Katana-Mini makes serious Katana tone accessible in a small, go-anywhere amp that runs on batteries. Offering sound quality that far exceeds other amps in its class, this miniature powerhouse features an authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit for big, expressive sound, plus a traditional analog EQ and an onboard tape-style delay. Ultra-compact and travel-ready, the Katana-Mini delivers inspiring Katana tone anywhere you want to play.

Specially Designed for Top-Quality Sound
Unlike typical small, battery-powered guitar amps that offer so-so sound quality, the Katana-Mini produces big, full tone that inspires you to plug in and play for hours at a time. BOSS’s comprehensive design approach includes a custom speaker, advanced hardware, refined circuitry, and special component selection, which all work together to produce maximum sound quality in a minimum footprint. The amp also incorporates BOSS’s decades of research in energy efficient design, providing class-defying power and punch from only six AA-size batteries.

Inspiring Tones, Ready to Rock
The Katana-Mini’s all-analog input circuitry includes multiple gain stages that drive three classic sound settings, offering the same cascaded gain approach found in high-end amp designs. This is what gives the Katana-Mini its satisfying tone and quick, interactive feel, with distortion that’s easily controlled with input volume and picking strength.

Inspired by BOSS’s flagship Waza amp, the Katana-Mini’s Brown setting delivers expressive, high-gain tones rich with harmonics, perfect for heavy riffs and soaring solos. Crunch provides overdrive that’s ideal for rock rhythms and bluesy leads, while Clean offers up crisp, sparkling tones with punchy dynamic response.

Analog Tone Stack and Onboard Delay
In contrast to the limited EQs found in other small amps, the Katana-Mini comes equipped with a genuine three-band analog tone stack. This provides natural sound shaping via familiar bass, mid, and treble controls, just like the tone stack in a full-size stage amp. In addition, you can enhance your sound further with the Katana-Mini’s cool tape-style delay. Using the dedicated time and level knobs, it’s simple to dial in everything from subtle reverb-like ambience to long, warm delay repeats.

Jam at Home or Grab and Go
Thanks to the Katana-Mini’s advanced-yet-compact design, you can plug into serious guitar tone any time and any place. Weighing just under three pounds, it sits easily on a tabletop or shelf at home. And with the integrated handle and battery operation, it’s easy and convenient to grab the amp and play anywhere you want, indoors or out.

With the aux input, you can even plug in your smartphone and jam along with your personal music library or tracks streamed from the web. And for private practice and recording situations, you’ll want to take advantage of the phones/recording output, which features special cabinet voicing for real mic’d amp tone.
BOSS Katana-Mini 7W 1x4 Guitar Combo Amplifier White
BOSS Katana-Mini 7W 1x4 Guitar Combo Amplifier White
BOSS Katana-Mini 7W 1x4 Guitar Combo Amplifier White

Features

  • Great Katana tone in a highly portable amp now available in white 
  • Rich, full sound that far exceeds other amps in its class 
  • Authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit and three-band analog tone stack

Specs

  • Power: 7W
  • Three amp types: Brown, Crunch and Clean
  • Controls: 3-band EQ, delay time, delay level
  • Built-in tape-style delay for warm ambience
  • Aux input for jamming with music from a smartphone
  • Phones/recording output with cabinet voicing
  • Runs on six AA-size batteries or optional AC adapter
  • Dimensions: 9.2" x 4.6" x 8.2" (230 x 116 x 181 mm)
  • Weight (including battery): 2.7 lb. (1.2 kg)

Reviews

5

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio5
  2. Amateur Recording4
  3. Performances3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
  5. Practice2
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. nothing bad to say1
  3. Basic Delay Effect1
  4. None1
  5. No power adapter, sold separately.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Portable14
  2. Easy To Use13
  3. Excellent Sound13
  4. Good Power Output8
  5. Warm / Comfy5
  • Best practice amp you could ask for

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromMemphis, TN

    This is the best amp to snag, specifically for a new player. Tones are distinct enough so that you can play around with them as a newbie without developing habits that may be covered by less refined distorton or fuzz. In addition, the delay function lets you develop a more complex sound before dropping any more money on a pedal board before you need to. Not to mention that anything BOSS is a tank. Battery life is not bad, either.

  • Wow! The brown channel with the gain turned all the way up!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byCharles

    fromHouston

    I haven't had a lot of time with this amp, but like my heading says, Wow! The brown channel with the gain turned all the way up! No need for anything else except to dial in a little of onboard delay. I also like the fact that it's battery powered. Just pick it up and jam on.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byDave

    fromMichigan

    Great

  • YES! Absolutely!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byAlan

    fromCarson, New Mexico

    When it comes to the Mini Boss Katana, I'd Rate "THIS BATTERY OPERATED PORTABLE PRACTICE AMP" is All that is Advertised and Then Some.... It Sounds GOOD... Peoples got to Understand That This is NOT a Tube Amp, it's Not Made to Give You the Performance of say a 50 or 100 Watt Amp, it's a Practice Amp that Sounds Great for What it is and Now I have Two Katana Mini Amps, One Black and One White.... So YES I have bought this Product Twice and I Will Highly Recommend This Product!!

  • Thinking about another one. Awesome.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byDanny

    fromIberia, MO.

    good for everything

  • Way fun!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJose

    fromBellevue, WA

    So light and yet so powerful! Great size. Got it so I can play more and with headphones so I don't disturb my neighbors too much. It's perfect. Would definitely recommend.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bycam

    fromrockville,ma

    is there a headphone jack for silent jamming?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, but no.
  • asked byJo

    fromArlington Heights, IL

    Does it come with the AC adapter?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373