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#2 in Guitar AmplifiersRunner-Up

Boss Katana-100 MkII

Name: Boss Katana-100 MkII
Brand: Boss
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Boss

$399.00 – $449.00

100-watt digital modeling combo with 12-inch custom speaker and five amp types ranging from clean to high-gain. Built-in Boss effects with 60+ types accessible through the Boss Tone Studio software.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.4

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.5

Complaint Risk

8.5

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.9

Availability

9.1

Pros

Over 60 built-in Boss effects eliminate need for pedals
Power control switches between 100W, 50W, and 0.5W
Five amp voicings cover all genres

Cons

Digital modeling lacks subtle tube amp dynamics
Deep editing requires computer software

Don't buy this if…

Accessing the full range of 60+ effects requires downloading and using the Boss Tone Studio desktop software, as the panel controls only access a subset.