The Boss Katana-100/212 is a Boss amplifier, currently around $527.41. Close alternatives include the Boss Katana MkII 2x12" Amp and the EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212. It pairs well with the Carl Martin Crunch Drive and the Marshall Guv'nor.
Boss Katana-100/212
Boss · amplifier
The Boss Katana-100/212 is a 100-watt, two-channel guitar combo amplifier with a 2x12 speaker configuration, part of Boss's acclaimed Katana series. It delivers substantial power and Katana's signature versatile tonal palette and onboard effects, positioned as one of the larger, more powerful models in the Katana lineup for serious stage use.
- headroom
- gigging
- platform
- built in effects
- 2x12 speaker configuration
- serious stage volume
- serious stage use
- serious headroom and volume
Good for
- Live
- Practice
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss Katana-100/212 is commonly used in
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Boss Katana-100/212
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
25% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Crunch Drive gives it crunchy to fill it with
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
24% matchMarshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
23% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin PlexiTone gives it high gain to fill it with
Outlaw Effects RockerBox
Outlaw Effects
16% matchOutlaw Effects RockerBox's crunchy voice goes after Boss Katana-100/212 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Boss Katana-100/212's own high headroom character
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
11% matchLab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit leans toward low gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
9% matchBinson Echorec Delay's saturated voice goes in Boss Katana-100/212's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Boss Katana-100/212's own high headroom character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
8% matchRun TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo in Boss Katana-100/212's effects loop, clear of Boss Katana-100/212's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Boss Katana MkII 2x12" Amp
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212
Evh
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Orange Gear Baby 100 watt head
Orange
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF200
Laney
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall ST112 JTM 1x12 Cabinet
Marshall
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Morgan MVP66 Head
Morgan
88% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss Katana-100/212?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss Katana MkII 2x12" Amp, the EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212, the Orange Gear Baby 100 watt head. Budget picks: Laney LX65R, Fender Mustang LT50. Boutique upgrades: Marshall Origin 50 Head, Hiwatt Custom Studio/Stage 20/40W Head.
What pairs well with the Boss Katana-100/212?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Carl Martin Crunch Drive, Marshall Guv'nor, Carl Martin PlexiTone — The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Crunch Drive gives it crunchy to fill it with.
How much does the Boss Katana-100/212 cost?+
Around $527.41 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).