The Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B is a Boss amplifier, currently around $599.99. Close alternatives include the Boss Katana Bass KTN-110B and the EBS Magni 502 1x15". It pairs well with the Carl Martin Crunch Drive and the Boss ODB-3.
Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B
Boss · amplifier
The Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B is a 160-watt solid-state bass combo amplifier from Boss Katana series, designed as a higher-powered dedicated bass version of the Katana platform. Dual 10-inch speakers provide expanded low-end response and volume over the single-10 KTN-110B. Multiple bass-optimised voicings and built-in effects including compressor, octave, chorus, and reverb cover most live and practice processing needs. A power attenuator switches output for home and stage use. USB audio output supports direct recording.
- live
- rehearsal
- compressor
- chorus
- usb
- octave
- bass
- direct recording
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
22% matchRun Carl Martin Crunch Drive into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy
Boss ODB-3
Boss
18% matchRun Boss ODB-3 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some low gain
Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive
Beetronics
18% matchRun Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
12% matchRun Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B in the signal chain, clear of Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B's own gain stage
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
10% matchLab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit's own low gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
7% matchBinson Echorec Delay's saturated voice goes in Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B's own octave character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
7% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb in Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B's effects loop, clear of Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchInto Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B, Boss OD-3 Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss Katana Bass KTN-110B, the EBS Magni 502 1x15", the Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass. Budget picks: Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass, Blackstar Unity Bass U60, Blackstar Unity 250. Boutique upgrades: EBS Magni 502 115.
What pairs well with the Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Carl Martin Crunch Drive, Boss ODB-3, Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive — Run Carl Martin Crunch Drive into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy.
How much does the Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B cost?+
Around $599.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).