Review of the Boss Katana Mini amplifier. Where to buy it?

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  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 7 W
  • 3 Basic amplifier types selectable: Brown / Crunch / Clean
  • Equipped with: 1x 4″ speaker
  • Analog multi-stage gain circuit with 3-band analog EQ
  • Cabinet construction: Closed
  • Controls: (Mono): Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Delay Time, Delay Level
  • Switches: Amp Type, On/Off
  • Effects: Delay
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Phones / Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm – negative pin inside)
  • Current consumption: 350 mA
  • Power supply with 6 x AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included, matching power supply available as an option: Article Nr 138091)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 116 x 181 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Colour: Black

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This amplifier usually has a price around 81.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

As guitar player, a small practice amp is a must when a time and space was limited. Check a bunch of review on this guy, but yeah, sometimes reviewer like to exaggerating thing, so im actually 70% convince. I had to try it since its sounds good, but will i like it?. Yes, i super like it.

Pros-
-As one of reviewer says, it really is worlds biggest smaller amp.
-Speaker sounds fantastic. It really does
-Simple feature but all you needed (im a demanded guy actually, Tone knob only doesnt satisfy me, minimum must have 3-band EQ.
-That JC CLEAN, that Boss pedal CRUNCH, that saturated BROWN channel. Happy happy me.
-Its loud enough, and speaker sim does sounds great.
-Take pedals really well, even mfx unit.
-Feather weight, easy to carry around.
-The most important for me, yeah, it does handle 7-strings like a boss.

Cons-
-Plastic all around (well built though)

Basically, if you need a great practice amp. This amp is a great choice. Especially if you’re seven stringers like me..For the price, its unbeatable. I’ve already try bunch of small practice amps mind you..

Comment:

I have heard a lot about Katana’s, so I gave this guy a try when I was looking for a practice amp for a small apartment. I was a great surprise!! I could not be more happy. It has a really nice clear sound, and great volume. But what surprised me it was the overdriven sounds. For low volumes, it truly delivers a nice round warm overdriven sound, that makes you enjoy practicing. Its really simple to use, and even have some on-board effects for even more fun while playing.

Pros:
-Quality of construction: Well manufacturer, clear connections, and very robust, yet lightweight.
-The size: Very portable, fits on a drawer, an can run on batteries.
-The sound: Amazing sounds!!. I had other practice amps, and even when the clean sound are good, the overdrives are usually, well, not enjoyable . However, this one delivers a great and playable overdriven sound, at lower volumes. I have valve amps, so I am very "picky" for the overdrive sounds, and this ones delivers . Obviously in the context of a practice amp.

Cons:
– I enjoy playing so much, that I wish it would have extra effects like the bigger brothers =)

To get some context of my overdriven preferences, I like rock and heavy rock, but I am not into a really heavy overdriven sound . I had played mostly Marshall JCM. I have not use the amp with external pedals, live overdrives or other distortion, so I could not made a comment on that.

Boss Katana Mini vs Blackstar FLY 103 Acoustic Extension

The amplifier Boss Katana Mini is usually 2159 € cheaper than Blackstar FLY 103 Acoustic Extension.

Boss Katana Mini

Blackstar FLY 103 Acoustic Extension
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 7 W
  • 3 Basic amplifier types selectable: Brown / Crunch / Clean
  • Equipped with: 1x 4″ speaker
  • Analog multi-stage gain circuit with 3-band analog EQ
  • Cabinet construction: Closed
  • Controls: (Mono): Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Delay Time, Delay Level
  • Switches: Amp Type, On/Off
  • Effects: Delay
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Phones / Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm – negative pin inside)
  • Current consumption: 350 mA
  • Power supply with 6 x AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included, matching power supply available as an option: Article Nr 138091)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 116 x 181 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • For Blackstar mini amplifier FLY 3 (Art.487271 – not included)
  • Transforms the FLY 3 into a 6 W stereo system
  • 3″ Speaker
  • Also suitable as a PC speaker
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 170 x 126 x 102 mm
  • Weight: 0.9 kg

And then a video of the amplifier Blackstar FLY 103 Acoustic Extension

Blackstar Fly 3 and Fly 103 demo

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Blackstar FLY 103 Acoustic Extension review

Boss Katana Mini vs Roland Micro Cube GX BK

The amplifier Boss Katana Mini is usually 30 € cheaper than Roland Micro Cube GX BK, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Boss Katana Mini

Roland Micro Cube GX BK
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 7 W
  • 3 Basic amplifier types selectable: Brown / Crunch / Clean
  • Equipped with: 1x 4″ speaker
  • Analog multi-stage gain circuit with 3-band analog EQ
  • Cabinet construction: Closed
  • Controls: (Mono): Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Delay Time, Delay Level
  • Switches: Amp Type, On/Off
  • Effects: Delay
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Phones / Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm – negative pin inside)
  • Current consumption: 350 mA
  • Power supply with 6 x AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included, matching power supply available as an option: Article Nr 138091)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 116 x 181 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • 5″ Speaker
  • 3 Watt
  • 8 Amp models
  • 8 Effects
  • Memory function
  • i-Cube link (for using as simple audio interface with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch – cable included in purchase)
  • Built-in tuner
  • Powered by battery or mains (mains connector included in purchase)
  • Colour: Black
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 227 x 247 x 172 mm
  • Weight: approx. 2.7 kg
  • Includes mains connector and strap for carrying

And then a video of the amplifier Roland Micro Cube GX BK

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roland Micro Cube GX BK review

Boss Katana Mini vs Vox Pathfinder 10

The amplifier Boss Katana Mini is usually 13 € more expensive than Vox Pathfinder 10, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Boss Katana Mini

Vox Pathfinder 10
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 7 W
  • 3 Basic amplifier types selectable: Brown / Crunch / Clean
  • Equipped with: 1x 4″ speaker
  • Analog multi-stage gain circuit with 3-band analog EQ
  • Cabinet construction: Closed
  • Controls: (Mono): Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Delay Time, Delay Level
  • Switches: Amp Type, On/Off
  • Effects: Delay
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Phones / Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm – negative pin inside)
  • Current consumption: 350 mA
  • Power supply with 6 x AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included, matching power supply available as an option: Article Nr 138091)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 116 x 181 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • 10 W
  • 1 x 6.5″ Vox Bulldog speaker
  • The ideal practice and recording combo with a distinctive Vox sound
  • Controls for Gain, Treble, Bass, Volume, Clean / Overdrive switch
  • Headphone / Line output
  • Dimensions WxHxD: 380 x 260 x 170 mm
  • Weight: 4.8 kg

And then a video of the amplifier Vox Pathfinder 10

Vox Pathfinder 10 Combo Amplifier Demo Review

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Vox Pathfinder 10 review

Boss Katana Mini vs Marshall MG10G

The amplifier Boss Katana Mini is usually 22 € more expensive than Marshall MG10G, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Boss Katana Mini

Marshall MG10G
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 7 W
  • 3 Basic amplifier types selectable: Brown / Crunch / Clean
  • Equipped with: 1x 4″ speaker
  • Analog multi-stage gain circuit with 3-band analog EQ
  • Cabinet construction: Closed
  • Controls: (Mono): Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Delay Time, Delay Level
  • Switches: Amp Type, On/Off
  • Effects: Delay
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Phones / Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm – negative pin inside)
  • Current consumption: 350 mA
  • Power supply with 6 x AA batteries or a 9 V DC power supply (not included, matching power supply available as an option: Article Nr 138091)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 116 x 181 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Power: 10W
  • 2 channels: clean and overdrive
  • Equipment: 6.5 “speaker
  • Contour tone control
  • Combined CD input
  • Headphone jack
  • Emulated line out
  • Emulated headphone output
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 296 x 314 x 175 mm
  • Weight: 4.8 kg
  • Finish: Black / Gold

And then a video of the amplifier Marshall MG10G

Is the Marshall Mg10 a Good Practice Amp

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Where to buy this amplifier Boss Katana Mini

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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