
Get Big, Inspiring Tone From the Boss Katana 500 Bass Amp Head (KTN500BHD) – Genuine Australian Stock
The Boss Katana 500 Bass Amp Head is an amplifier built to help you get the tone you hear in your head — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. The Katana-500 Bass Head raises professional bass amplification to the next level with advanced BOSS technology.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get the tone you hear in your head — refined preamp circuity and the newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp support your touch and technique with deeply expressive tones.
- Play at the right volume — and with the innovative Cab Resonance feature, you can quickly calibrate the amplifier's output voice to achieve the ideal response with any…
- Shape your sound easily — you also get a wide range of premium tools to shape your personal sound, plus expansive connectivity for every playing situation.
- Built for gigs and practice — Backed by local warranty and support.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Boss builds the Boss Katana 500 Bass Amp Head to the manufacturer’s specification for regular use.
Performance Specs
- Refined preamp circuity and the newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp support your touch and technique with deeply expressive tones
- And with the innovative Cab Resonance feature, you can quickly calibrate the amplifier's output voice to achieve the ideal response with any speaker cabinet
- You also get a wide range of premium tools to shape your personal sound, plus expansive connectivity for every playing situation
What’s Included
The Boss Katana 500 Bass Amp Head as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.
Perfect For
- Gigging guitarists and bassists
- Home and studio players
- Students and teachers
How It Stands Out
Power, speakers and channels are listed so you can match it to the rooms you play. Unlike grey imports, every amplifier we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it loud enough for gigs?
See the wattage and speaker details in Performance Specs.
Can I use headphones?
If a headphone output is listed in the specs, yes.
Is the Boss Katana 500 Bass Amp Head genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
BOSS Compact Effects Pedals carry a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty. All other BOSS products carry 2 years. Applies to products bought from an authorised Australian dealer on or after 1 July 2025.
Warranty provided by Roland Corporation Australia Pty Ltd.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
Official BOSS warranty terms- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.