Experts recommend Boss Katana 50 MkII more than Fender Mustang LT25
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Boss Katana 50 MkII over Fender Mustang LT25, but both Guitar Amps have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Boss Katana 50 MkII received 2 recommendations: from Music Radar (19 Jul 2023) and Guitar World (6 Mar 2024). Fender Mustang LT25 was also endorsed 2 times: by Gearank (13 Aug 2024) and Guitar World (6 Mar 2024). However, experts generally ranked Fender Mustang LT25 lower than Boss Katana 50 MkII in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Gearank  | GuitarPlayer  | BestReviews
 | Music Radar  | Guitar World  | BestCovery  | Ledger Note  | Music Critic  | Loud Beats  | audiosorcerer.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | - | Check price |  Boss Katana 50 MkII The Boss Katana 50 MkII is a versatile and powerful amplifier that has received positive feedback from experts for its sound quality, range of features, and portability. | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | - | $159 |  Fender Mustang LT25 The Fender Mustang LT25 is a versatile and affordable solid-state combo amplifier with built-in effects and amp modeling, making it ideal for home use, practice, and small gigs. | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Mar 2024 Guitar World ranked Boss Katana 50 MkII as #1 and Fender Mustang LT25 as #3
Rank Guitar Amp Comment #1 out of 12 Boss Katana 50 MkII Best On A Budget... ... ... #3 out of 12 Fender Mustang LT25 Best For Beginners... ... ... Source: www.guitarworld.com - On 19 Jul 2023 Music Radar ranked Boss Katana 50 MkII as #4
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 22 Boss Katana 50 MkII A fully-featured digital modelling combo amp... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 13 Aug 2024 Gearank ranked Fender Mustang LT25 as #2
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Fender Mustang LT25 Best for Versatility and Effects... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com
After counting and adding up the 103 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Boss Katana 50 MkII outranks Fender Mustang LT25. This is not to say that Fender Mustang LT25 is a bad option. Like Boss Katana 50 MkII, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Gearank | GuitarPlayer | BestReviews | Music Radar | Guitar World | BestCovery | Ledger Note | Music Critic |
Loud Beats | audiosorcerer.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $169 |  Orange Crush 20 The Orange Crush 20 guitar amplifier is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, versatility, power, and durability, making it a reliable choice for guitarists in various use cases. | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $249 |  Positive Grid Spark The Positive Grid Spark is a versatile and portable digital guitar amplifier with customizable sound options, Bluetooth connectivity, and a companion app, making it ideal for practice sessions and small performances. | - | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Marshall MG50CFX | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Marshall DSL100H | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 5 | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by guitarsrating.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Guitar Chalk | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by musicalinstru.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 79 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 50/25/0.5W 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with 5 Amp Voicings
- Cab-emulated Headphone/Recd Output
- 4 Tone Slots
- 60 Effects
- USB
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- This amp comes with an 8 inch Fender special design guitar speaker for the tried-and-true Fender quality sound
- The simple user interface with 1.8 inch color display makes this amp an excellent choice for beginners
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