Boss Katana 210 Bass - The Best Selling Amp Ever Now For Bassists

Boss has just released the awesome Katana Bass line of amplifiers, a 1 x 10 and a 2 x 10. Boss sent us a 160 watt 2 x 10version called Katana - 210 Bass, so we thought we would go into the studio and see how well it recorded.

Here's what Boss say about the Boss Katana - 210
Versatile combo bass amp with stage-ready
sound and advanced features
Crafted with the breakthrough design philosophy behind the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series,
the Katana-210 Bass delivers premium sound and advanced features perfectly tuned for the needs
of serious bassists.
Three unique amp characters and onboard BOSS effects provide a wide range of tones, delivered with 160 watts of assertive class AB stage power and a high-performance speaker system based around two 10-inch woofers. And with comprehensive EQ, flexible connectivity, and more, the Katana-210 Bass is ready to take on any playing situation, from stage to studio to everyday practice at home.
● 160-watt class AB power amp delivers big, punchy tone
● Rock-solid combo cabinet with two custom 10-inch woofers and high-frequency tweeter with on/off switch
● Three selectable amp voicings cover a wide range of styles
● Shape switch with three tone characters: mid scoop, bright, and extended range
● Four independent effect sections: compressor, drive, and FX1/FX2 with a vast range of selectable effects
● Comprehensive four-band EQ with selectable low and high-mid frequency controls
● Studio-inspired Blend section enables you to mix in the dry sound for enhanced fatness and clarity
● Six memories for storing and recalling favorite sound setups
● Power Control realizes cranked-amp volume in any playing situation
● Adjust preamp and effect settings, organize sounds, and more with the dedicated BOSS Tone Studio
editor for macOS and Windows
● USB and phones/recording outputs with mic’d cabinet emulation
● Balanced XLR direct output with selectable direct, pre, or post signal
● External speaker jack
● Optional GA-FC footswitch for deep performance control
The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.