Name: Boss Katana 50 MkII
Brand: Boss
SKU: ea571845-93df-4783-bd15-88d8ccdbd486

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The Boss Katana 50 MkII is a versatile and powerful amplifier that has received positive feedback from experts. It features digital circuitry that mod... more

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The Positive Grid Spark is a feature-rich and versatile digital guitar amplifier that offers a wide range of options for different playing styles and ... more

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Experts recommend Positive Grid Spark more than Boss Katana 50 MkII

As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Positive Grid Spark over Boss Katana 50 MkII, but both Guitar Amps have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Positive Grid Spark received 3 recommendations: from GuitarPlayer (25 Mar 2024), Music Radar (19 Jul 2023) and Guitar World (6 Mar 2024). By contrast, Boss Katana 50 MkII received only 2 recommendations from Music Radar (19 Jul 2023) and Guitar World (6 Mar 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Guitar Amp	Gearank	GuitarPlayer	BestReviews	Music Radar	Guitar World	BestCovery	Ledger Note	Music Critic	Loud Beats	audiosorcerer.com
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	-	-	-	-	-
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	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 19 Jul 2023

Music Radar ranked Positive Grid Spark as #1 and Boss Katana 50 MkII as #4

Rank	Guitar Amp	Comment
#1 out of 22	Positive Grid Spark	The ultimate smart guitar amplifier
...	...	...
#4 out of 22	Boss Katana 50 MkII	A fully-featured digital modelling combo amp
...	...	...

Source: www.musicradar.com

On 6 Mar 2024

Guitar World ranked Boss Katana 50 MkII as #1 and Positive Grid Spark as #4

Rank	Guitar Amp	Comment
#1 out of 12	Boss Katana 50 MkII	Best On A Budget
...	...	...
#4 out of 12	Positive Grid Spark	Best Practice Amp
...	...	...

Source: www.guitarworld.com

On 25 Mar 2024 GuitarPlayer ranked Positive Grid Spark as #1

Rank Guitar Amp Comment

#1 out of 15 Positive Grid Spark
Is this the smartest amp on the planet?

... ... ...

Source: www.guitarplayer.com

After counting and adding up the 103 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Positive Grid Spark outranks Boss Katana 50 MkII. This is not to say that Boss Katana 50 MkII is a bad option. Like Positive Grid Spark, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Positive Grid Spark outranks Boss Katana 50 MkII by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Positive Grid Spark is more critically acclaimed than Boss Katana 50 MkII.

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
5	-	$598	Vox AC15 The Vox AC15 is a highly regarded tube amplifier known for its warm, rich sound and classic British rock tone, making it a versatile and powerful option for guitarists in various musical settings.	-	-	4	11	8	-	-	-	7	-
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	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Mesa Boogie Mark V The Mesa Boogie Mark V is a highly versatile and powerful guitar amplifier that offers exceptional sound quality, versatility, and durability, making it a top choice for professional musicians and enthusiasts, especially in genres like metal.	-	-	-	19	-	2	-	-	9	-
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	-	-	-	-	-
9	-	$159	Orange Micro Terror The Orange Micro Terror is a highly regarded hybrid amplifier that combines a tube preamp stage with a solid-state amp stage, delivering a clear and defined tone with a distinct Orange "growl and bite," making it a versatile and portable option for musicians.	3	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
13	-	Check price	Marshall AS50D The Marshall AS50D is a highly recommended acoustic guitar amplifier that excels in sound quality, power, connectivity, portability, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for acoustic musicians.	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	3	-	-
14	-	$300	Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 The Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 is a versatile and affordable guitar amplifier that offers a wide range of features and functions, making it a reliable choice for guitarists on a budget.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	7	-	-
15	-	$1250	Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb	-	12	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-
16	-	$1450	Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Combo	-	3	-	13	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	-	$199	Orange Micro Dark The Orange Micro Dark is a hybrid amplifier that combines the warm tone of a tube amp with the reliability and affordability of a solid-state amp, making it a powerful and versatile option for aggressive rock and metal genres.	4	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-
18	-	$2600	EVH 5150III 50W EL34 The EVH 5150III 50W EL34 guitar amplifier head is a highly versatile and praised amp, perfect for metal players and lead guitarists, with its high-gain sound, EL34 tubes, three channels, and 50 watts of power.	-	-	-	15	-	-	-	-	5	-
19	-	$1280	Roland JC-120 The Roland JC-120 Guitar Amp is a versatile and powerful amplifier known for its exceptional sound quality, clarity, and durability, making it a top choice for musicians seeking reliable and dynamic tones for live performances, recording sessions, and rehearsals.	-	15	-	14	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	Check price	Neural DSP Quad Cortex	-	-	-	21	12	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [8]

95

Total 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 [19]

92

Total expert reviews: 19

with a score: 8
without a score: 11

Highest score by T3	100
Average score based on 19 reviews	92
Lowest score by rockguitaruniverse.com	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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