Boss Katana 112 Bass

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Katana Cabinet 112 Bass is part of the Katana universe, a family designed to offer reliable, efficient, and stage-oriented equipment, with a modern approach to power and portability. Designed as the natural companion to the Katana-500 head, this 1x12 cabinet has a clear goal: to deliver a professional sound in a compact format, without sacrificing low-end foundation or mix articulation.

Who This Amp Is For

This cabinet is intended for intermediate to professional bassists seeking a speaker that is easy to move and capable of handling both intense rehearsals and live performances. Its 1x12 format is particularly relevant for situations where space is limited (small stages, crowded lineups, home studios), while still providing enough projection to keep up with a drum kit. It suits both modern and precise sounds (pop, funk, gospel, metal) and more vintage tones, thanks to the fine control over treble presence via the tweeter.

Features and Innovations

The Katana Cabinet 112 Bass relies on a 2-way architecture: a 12-inch woofer for the foundation and a dedicated tweeter for high frequencies. At the rear, the controls are intentionally simple and user-focused: a TWEETER switch to activate/deactivate the tweeter, and a TWEETER LEVEL switch offering two preset levels. The result: you can switch from a round and smooth sound (tweeter off) to a more detailed response (tweeter on), without getting lost in complex settings.

Regarding connections, the speaker features a INPUT and a LINK speakON connector, convenient for chaining a second cabinet if your amp has only one speaker output. With the Katana-500 head (equipped with two outputs), stacking two Katana Cabinet 112 Bass units increases sound dispersion and stage presence. The speakON connectors, lockable and designed for high power, enhance security and reliability in real-world conditions.

Sound Character

The sonic character of the Katana Cabinet 112 Bass lies at the crossroads of power and definition. The Eminence Neodymium Series woofer delivers a fast response and clear attack, helping maintain a readable bass line even as the band volume increases. The low end is designed to remain full but tight, with good note sustain and impactful attack feel whether played fingerstyle or with a pick.

The tweeter, which can be activated and adjusted on two levels, broadens the spectrum to bring more snap, grain, and detail in the harmonics (slap, tapping, chords, modern sounds with overdrive). Conversely, turning it off yields a more "classic," softer high end, useful for roots sounds, taming a very bright bass, or laying down a solid foundation in the mix without harshness. The choice of materials and thicknesses for the cabinet and panels contributes to an expressive, balanced reproduction, suitable for both dynamic playing and more compressed or saturated tones.

Technical specifications

Category	Bass cabinet	Color	Black
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 Ω	Finishing	Black tolex
Speaker diameter	12"	Power output	250 W
Number of speakers	1

Input power	500 W peak	INPUT	speakON type
Woofer	30 cm (12 inches) x 1	LINK	speakON type
Tweeter	x 1	Dimensions (including handle and rubber feet)	534 (W) x 456 (D) x 380 (H) mm
Nominal impedance	8 ohms	Weight	16.5 kg