Inspiring Quality, Minimal Design
Katana-Mini X delivers acclaimed Katana tones in a fun and inspiring amp for daily practice and jamming. Evolving on the features of the popular Katana-Mini, it offers six versatile analog sound options and two simultaneous effects, housed in a robust wood cabinet for a bigger and fuller guitar experience. Katana-Mini X also provides many enhancements to energize your playing sessions, including an onboard tuner, front-facing panel controls, an internal rechargeable battery, and onboard Bluetooth® for streaming music from your smartphone.
Standard Features
Inspiring Katana tone in a 10-watt mini amp
Multi-stage analog gain circuit developed with the acclaimed BOSS Tube Logic approach
Rich, full sound with a robust wood cabinet and a custom 5-inch speaker
Three versatile amp types: Brown, Crunch, and Clean
Three variations for each amp type, including a flat-response variation for acoustic-electric guitar and bass
Three-band analog tone stack for smooth sound adjustment
Two independent effect sections with 10 total effect types to choose from
Intuitive panel with front-facing controls
Guitar/bass tuner with panel indicators
Wirelessly stream audio from a mobile device via onboard Bluetooth
Dedicated output with cabinet simulation and stereo effects for headphone practice and recording
Rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of continuous playing time*
USB-C® jack for charging (USB Type-C to Type-A charging cable included)
Professional Sound, Compact Size
While its footprint is small, the Katana-Mini X sound is anything but. The multi-stage analog gain circuit features a sophisticated, detailed design that produces highly expressive tones with immersive depth and dimension, supported by a sturdy wood cabinet and custom 5-inch speaker for a satisfying feel and rich low-end response. Our no-compromise Tube Logic design approach brings you full-bodied sounds for every genre, including searing high-gain solo sounds and tight metal rhythm tones dripping with saturation and harmonic complexity.
Classic Katana Tones
Katana-Mini X features versatile amp characters derived from our stage-class Katana amp series. Three core amp sounds are available, along with a tonal variation that’s accessible with a panel switch. One variation is an uncolored clean sound for using Katana-Mini X with an acoustic-electric guitar or bass.
Your Daily Music Partner
Katana-Mini X comes packed with powerful tools to take your music to the next level. The convenient rechargeable battery allows you to move to different rooms or outdoor locations without the hassle of AC power. Bluetooth support lets you jam with music from your mobile device and use the amp as a portable speaker for casual music playback. The onboard guitar/bass tuner is always at the ready with a quick button press. And when you want to play quietly, you can plug in headphones and enjoy high-quality tones with built-in cabinet simulation and stereo effects.
Shape Your Sound
Katana-Mini X features a traditional analog tone stack for natural sound shaping using familiar bass, mid, and treble controls. MOD/FX and REV/DLY sections are also on hand, each with a diverse range of BOSS effects and fast sound tweaks via single-knob controls that adjust multiple parameters at once. Both sections can be used simultaneously, letting you create combinations such as tremolo and spring reverb, phaser and delay, and many others.
Amp Type
Core Sound
Variation
Brown
Signature Katana high-gain sound inspired by the finest hard rock tones of all time.
Provides tighter lows and crisper highs for precision high-gain riffing.
Crunch
A fat and expressive mid-gain sound that responds to volume changes and picking dynamics.
Adds smooth yet cutting high-end for more aggressive playing styles.
Clean
Use the Gain knob to go from natural clean to slightly driven sounds. This amp type also provides a great platform for external effects.
A flat amp tone that’s ideal for acoustic-electric guitar and electric bass.
Specifications
Rated Power Output: 10 W
Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
Speaker: 12 cm (5 inches)
Controls
Power Section:
POWER switch
TYPE switch
VARIATION button
Volume & Gain:
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob
Equalizer:
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob
Effects:
MOD/FX knob
REV/DLY knob
Tuner/Bluetooth:
TUNER/Bluetooth button
Indicators
POWER
VARIATION
TUNER/Bluetooth
Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES/REC jack: Stereo mini phone type
5V DC IN port: USB Type-C®
Bluetooth
Profile Supported: A2DP (Audio)
Power Supply
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
Current Draw: 1500 mA
Battery Life (approx.): 10 hours (continuous use) Note: Varies by usage conditions.
Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours Use a USB port or USB power adaptor (5V, 2A or higher).
Accessories Included
“Read Me First” Leaflet
USB Type-C® to USB Type-A charging cable
Size and Weight
Width: 287 mm (11-5/16 inches)
Depth: 145 mm (5-3/4 inches)
Height: 200 mm (7-7/8 inches)
Weight (with strap): 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
