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 However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. 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. Infinite Shape - Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tone control for the ultimate in user sound customisation.

It’s worth mentioning that on the smaller Silverline Standard and Special amps, some of these EQ knobs are missing from their control panels. However, they can cleverly be accessed via the ‘TAP’ button, with alternative controls adjusting those parameters. So for example, to control the Resonance and Presence you can simply press the TAP button and use the Bass and Treble knobs respectively. To alter the mid-range, you can employ the TAP function in conjunction with the ‘ISF’ control. BOSS Katana MkII amplifiers also boast 4-band EQ sections (Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence), which enable precise tone-shaping. The Katana MkII 100 2×12″ and 100 head feature ‘Cab Resonance’ functions, which allow you to further tailor the lows with their ‘Vintage’, ‘Modern’ and ‘Deep’ settings.

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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 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?

Brown– A lead sound with an edge, inherited from the BOSS WAZA brown sound. Inspired by the famous “EVH” sound. Controls: Clean Vol, Clean/Bright Button, OD Button, Overdrive Volume, Gain, Three-Band EQ, ISF, Plate/Hall Button, Reverb, Power 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!

An excellent alternative for guitarists seeking the pristine purity of solid-state in a non-modeling, non-digital design

With 4 channels (excluding the Katana 50), you can set up the perfect clean, overdrive, high-gain and lead tones to cover all of the bases. However, BOSS Katana MkII amps have a total of 8 preset slots, which allow you to save a further quartet of unique amp sounds in a second bank. Built-In Effects The Debut 50R is a simple and elegant alternative to entry level digital modelling amplifiers. Ideal for pedal players, the Debut 50R focuses more on tone and usability rather than unwanted features. This versatile amp is perfect for guitar players of all levels, whether jamming in a bedroom, practicing in a small room, or performing on stage.

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BOSS built on their best-selling formula and recently launched its next generation of Katana amps, which saw a number of highly-requested features come to fruition. Turbocharged with more sounds, effects and connectivity options; BOSS Katana MkII amps are all-encompassing tone tools that provide players with the flexibility to create almost any guitar sound imaginable.

Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. 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. 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 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: