Katana-500 Bass Head
The compact Katana-500 Bass Head brings serious bassists a next-generation sound experience backed by decades of BOSS R&D. This amp is incredibly clear, punchy, and responsive, realized with 500 watts of carefully tuned Class D power. Cab Resonance takes things further, using high-tech calibration to internally fine-tune the power output section for the user’s preferred speaker cabinet.
With a simple button press, the Cab Resonance feature in the Katana-500 Bass Head calibrates the amp’s reactive output stage circuitry to match the unique impedance and frequency properties of the connected cabinet. This proprietary BOSS process analyzes numerous elements, including the lowest frequency the cabinet can produce, high-end resonances, and many other factors. With this information, advanced processing dynamically enhances the output to provide superior feel and response, powerful lows, and high-definition overall sound.
The Katana-500 Bass Head offers a deep selection of controls to hone the primary sound. There’s a four-band active EQ with three adjustable frequency options for both the low-mid and high-mid controls. A Bottom knob tunes the low end for different stages, while three Hi Cut settings smooth the sound as needed. With the Shape button, users can instantly revoice the amp with mid-scoop, bright, and wide-range curves.
The Katana-500 Bass Head also includes sophisticated tone-shaping tools to refine the fundamental sound. Via the Amp Feel switch, the player can apply Modern or Vintage tonal characteristics for different styles if desired. Comp and Drive types are available to control dynamics and introduce grit and aggression, while the FX section provides three bass-tuned effects for color and inspiration. There’s also a Blend knob to dial in some direct bass sound for additional clarity.
The Katana-500 Bass Head integrates a versatile range of connectivity into its compact design. Two locking-style speaker outputs support high-current operation, and the XLR line output can be used to send a direct, pre, or post signal to a house PA. Players can shape the line output voice from the front panel with three mic’d speaker emulation presets and three custom settings. There’s also a dual-function output for headphones practice or analog recording, plus USB for capturing mix-ready tracks in computer music software.
With BOSS Tone Studio for Windows and macOS, players can edit amp parameters and access over 60 BOSS effects to swap alternate types for the Comp, Drive, and FX sections. Plugging in a GA-FC or GA-FC EX foot controller provides remote operation of numerous amp functions, including the front-panel user memory and two additional memories. The optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor allows users to stream music from a mobile device and wirelessly shape tones via the BTS editor app for iOS and Android.
Katana Cabinet 112 Bass
The Katana Cabinet 112 Bass delivers big, punchy, and articulate sound for any professional bass amp. It’s an ideal match for the Katana-500 Bass Head, providing full support for the amp’s 500-watt output in a compact, space-saving footprint.
The Katana Cabinet 112 Bass features a two-way design with a 12-inch woofer and a high-frequency tweeter. It comes loaded with an Eminence Neodymium Series woofer, a highly regarded driver with powerful sound and reduced weight. Switches on the rear panel allow the tweeter to be bypassed or set to two preset levels. The cabinet features locking-style connectors on the primary speaker input and the link output for connecting a second cabinet.
BOSS KATANA-500 BASS HEAD | Outstanding Bass Tones with Innovative Cabinet Calibration
You can purchase the new BOSS Katana-500 Bass Head and the Katana Cabinet 112 Bass at authorized US BOSS retailers in May for $799.99 and $699.99 respectively.
To learn more about Katana-500 Bass Head and Katana Cabinet 112 Bass, visitwww.boss.info.
MESA/Boogie 1x10 Rectifier Cabinet
The new 1x10 represents a new “first” for the MESA/Boogie Rectifier Cabinet Series, bringing the tighter, more focused, and clear-voiced 10” speaker format to the series, and in an “ultra-compact” format. Built in Petaluma, California, the MESA/Boogie 1x10 Rectifier Cabinet features Marine Grade, Baltic Birch in an 8 Ohm Cabinet Impedance for optimum flexibility and performance, a rear-mounted speaker with a closed-back design and vintage-inspired construction, and it is designed for tone and durability with premium Celestion speakers. This cab is perfect for the player needing the most Tone from the smallest footprint, whether as a standalone cab with a head or to further expand the tonal impact of a comparable-sized 1x10 combos, this cool little cab punches far beyond its weight.
MESA/Boogie 1x12 Rectifier 23” Cabinet
The 1x12 Rectifier 23” Cabinet brings MESA’s former (and famous) “Widebody” 1x12 design to the closed-back Rectifier Series. Built in Petaluma, California, the MESA/Boogie 1x12 Rectifier 23” Cabinet features Marine Grade, Baltic Birch in an 8 Ohm Cabinet Impedance for optimum flexibility and performance, a rear-mounted speaker with a closed-back design and vintage-inspired construction, and it is designed for tone and durability with premium Celestion speakers. This format packs extra low-end punch, rivaling that of larger 2x12 format cabs, and provides the perfect addition to any of the “medium” 23” head or combo amps. It’s the ideal choice for adding extra low-end depth and body to any of the 23” open-back combo amps. This cab is the perfect choice for any player looking for the largest 12” tone from a single 12” design.
MESA 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal Cabinet
The 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal Cabinet is an entirely new design that delivers a fat, full response that is tight and balanced and provides the perfect host to any of the 23” (or smaller) heads. Built in Petaluma, California, the MESA/Boogie 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal Cabinet features Marine Grade, Baltic Birch in an 8 Ohm Cabinet Impedance for optimum flexibility and performance, a rear-mounted speaker with a closed-back design and vintage-inspired construction, and it is designed for tone and durability with premium Celestion speakers. Its “diagonal” speaker layout supplies the best attributes of horizontal and vertical designs, with both a wide horizontal spread to the audience and a wide vertical spread for the performer to monitor off of, with the added benefit of being more compact and portable than our standard 2x12 vertical format. This cab is ideal for any player who loves the tone of a 2x12 closed-back cab with the most balanced horizontal and vertical spread.
For more information, please visit mesaboogie.com.
Mesa/Boogie 2 x 12-inch Diagonal Rectifier Cabinet - Black Bronco
This new powered guitar amp speaker cabinet is optimized to work seamlessly with all Spark series practice amps, as well as other amps or gear with a line-level output. Durable, yet lightweight and portable, it offers high-quality sound for live performances, recording sessions, home practice and more.Spark CAB is a Class D powered FRFR (full range, flat response) cabinet delivering clear, precise and transparent audio to capture the intricate nuances of every guitar tone. With its ample power and headroom, guitarists can also rely on Spark CAB’s authentic feel and high volume output. Convenient performance-based features include:
- Dedicated 3.5mm stereo input to connect Spark smart guitar amps (Spark 40/MINI/GO), cable included
- Stereo combo XLR/TRS inputs and a balanced XLR output for connecting other gear
- Contour switch to emphasize low and high frequencies for more balanced sound at low volume
- Ground lift switch to reduce unwanted hum or noise
In addition, a 10-inch woofer and 2 high-frequency dome tweeters, plus full audio spectrum (45-20,000 Hz) frequency response allow Spark CAB to offer exceptional performance for all types of guitar. Spark CAB is also a power hub. It features an onboard DC power output and USB-C output for connecting a Spark series amp or a mobile device such as a tablet or phone, with no other power source needed. Spark CAB will be available to pre-order soon for a special price of USD $269. For more information, visit: positivegrid.com/products/spark-cab.