I also really like the look of this thing; With the cream color cabinet and the dark speaker grille, and the "pointer" type knobs, it has a very "vintage" look about it. Very light, easy to carry.

A 50-watt all-analog solid-state combo inspired by the non-nonsense workflow of old-school tube and solid-state amplifiers

Blackstar Silverline Amps

Many purists still believe that valve amps are king when it comes to achieving the best guitar tones. But over the last few years, a number of leading guitar amp brands have invested heavily in developing digital amplifiers that can offer convincing tube-like sounds, while being far more affordable and reliable than their actual valve-powered counterparts.

On top of these versatile built-in sounds, you can also take advantage of a Silverline’s comprehensive 5-band EQ section. With Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence and Resonance controls, these enable complete control over the key areas of your guitar’s sound. Although the larger BOSS Katana MkII amps feature ‘Cab Resonance’ switches with 3 different settings, the sweep-able Resonance controls on Silverline amps are more intuitive and allow for precise adjustment of the lows. While BOSS Katana MkII amps still retain the same primary amp sounds that their predecessors had, their new ‘Variation’ buttons allow you to change the feel and response of each amp character. This ultimately doubles the amount of tones at your disposal. And with BOSS’‘Tube Logic Technology’; Katana MkII amps deliver the convincing feel and harmonic content you’d expect from genuine valve amps. The most recent amp lineups from these well-known names are getting a lot closer to the real thing. With plenty of modern perks up their sleeves too, including various built-in amp types, effects and even emulations of real power amp tubes; today’s players are fortunate to have these versatile tonal platforms available. But when it comes to their sounds, features and value-for-money – which brand is currently making the better guitar amplifiers? BOSS Katana MkII Amps Discrete MOSFET preamp delivers dynamic overdrive tones that sound straight out of a hot tube amplifier Lastly, all Katana MkII amps boast USB and phones/recording outputs with mic’d cabinet emulation. These let you send mix-ready amp tones direct to an audio interface for recording into a DAW (digital audio workstation), or even a front-of-house PA system for live performance. And if you want to practice silently with headphones– that’s not a problem either!

BOSS Katana MkII Amps

While we’ve explained the specific features of these similar amps in great detail, seeing their key specs directly compared makes it easier to understand if one better suits your needs over the other. And that’s exactly why we’ve created the table below, putting their features side-by-side: Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty

An excellent alternative for guitarists seeking the pristine purity of solid-state in a non-modeling, non-digital design As you’d expect from modern digital amps, your EQ settings can be saved along with whichever amp type and effects you’ve also dialled in. Simply use the Katana MkII’s ‘Panel’ button to store your ideal custom patch. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered As someone who no longer plays electric guitar very often, I was looking for a good quality basic guitar amp; no huge arsenal of amp models and effects, no university level learning curve, no 4-digit price tag.

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Brown– A lead sound with an edge, inherited from the BOSS WAZA brown sound. Inspired by the famous “EVH” sound. Superb Tone-Shaping Options - A three-band EQ (bass, middle, and treble) is complemented by a unique ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control that lets you fine-tune the amp's tone by shifting between a more "American" or "British" sound. This versatility allows you to dial in your ideal sound, whether you're playing blues, country, metal, or anything in between. Controls: Clean Vol, Clean/Bright Button, OD Button, Overdrive Volume, Gain, Three-Band EQ, ISF, Plate/Hall Button, Reverb, Power

BOSS Katana Amps are equipped with 5 primary amp ‘characters’ that cover everything from organic vintage clean tones to modern, saturated high-gain. There’s even a dedicated ‘Acoustic’ setting that’s optimised for electro-acoustic guitars, meaning that BOSS Katanas can be used as acoustic amplifiers too. Here’s a breakdown of each of the BOSS Katana’s amp characters: Rear effects loop allows you to integrate your favorite time-based and modulation pedals after the MOSFET preamp We’ve put two of the most advanced and hotly-debated solid-state amp ranges head-to-head, ultimately to help you to decide which amps are better. Serving as all-encompassing workhorses for recording and live performance, it’s clear that Katana MkII and Silverline amps pretty much cover all of the bases from their impressive feature-sets and specs. But is there a clear winner? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this amp is a fantastic choice for practicing, recording, or gigging.Debut 50R takes the Debut range to the next level as the perfect “plug-in-and-play” 50W pedal platform. The concept of the Debut 50R is a simple and elegant, all-analogue alternative to entry level digital modelling amplifiers. Ideal for pedal players, the Debut 50R focuses more on tone and usability rather than unwanted “bells and whistles”. The features have been carefully selected to include two footswitchable channels, a patented ISF tone control, power reduction and built-in reverb - the Debut 50 covers all an aspiring guitarist’s practice and gigging needs. While tonnes of built-in effects is cool, what if you want to use your own external stompboxes in conjunction with a Katana MkII? Fortunately, these amps (apart from the Katana 50) feature effects loops that let you to make seamless use of your favourite ambient, time-based and modulation effects. This is fairly uncommon for digital amps, so it’s a great plus for these models. Additional Features