Description
If you're looking for a no-fuss, all-in-one headphone amp that actually delivers real amp tone, the Boss KATANA:GO v2 is worth a serious look. Whether you're a newer player getting in regular reps, or a working guitarist or bassist who needs a portable tool to keep skills sharp, this thing packs in a lot. It pulls from the Katana amp lineup for its core sounds, and it's totally self-contained-you just plug it into your instrument, pop in some headphones, and start playing. No cables, no setup headaches, just tone.
You get 10 amp types and 60+ effects in Guitar mode, plus a full Bass mode with its own amp lineup pulled directly from Katana Bass heads. There's 30 user memory slots per mode, an onboard OLED screen, and a rechargeable battery that runs for up to five hours. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream backing tracks and tweak sounds through your phone using the BOSS Tone Studio app. And with the Stage Feel function, headphone playing actually starts to feel like standing in a live room with a real amp behind you.
The plug folds down so you can toss it in a gig bag or pocket, and the controls are simple enough to use without digging through menus. It's also pedalboard-friendly if you're using the wireless footswitch options, and doubles as a USB interface for recording or livestreaming. We've tested a lot of portable rigs, and this one genuinely holds up-simple, inspiring, and built for real players.
Specifications:
- Sample Rate: 48 kHz
- AD/DA Conversion: 32-bit + AF method
- Memories: 30 (Guitar) / 30 (Bass)
- Input: 1/4" (phone type), -10 dBu, 1 M ohm
- Output: Stereo mini headphone jack, 30 mW + 30 mW, 4.7 ohms
- Recommended Headphone Impedance: 16 ohms or greater
- Display: Graphic OLED
- Controls: Master Volume, Power, A/B/C Buttons, Bluetooth, Stage Feel, Multi-Function
- USB: USB-C port
- Bluetooth: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over BLE)
- Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (via USB)
- Current Draw: 500 mA
- Battery Life: Approx. 5 hours
- Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
- Dimensions: 1-13/16" (W) x 4-15/16" (D) x 1-3/16" (H)
- Weight: 3 oz (65 g)
- Included Accessories: USB-C to USB-A cable, Manual
Sku: KTN-GO2
