Product Comparison: Vox AV30 vs Boss Katana 50
General Specifications
Brand
Vox
Boss
Model
AV30
Katana 50
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Perfect for the studio or a small club, the AV30 is a fully-featured analog amp that packs decades worth of tones into a compact package. The AV30’s unique multi-circuit analog pre-amp utilizes a 12AX7 tube to provide a full complement of clean, crunch, overdrive, and high gain tones.
With 50 watts of power and a custom 12-inch speaker, the Katana-50 delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones that gracefully slice through any band scenario. The amp also excels for home playing, with a uniquely efficient design and innovative Power Control that provides inspiring sound and response at low volumes.
Key Specs
Power Output
30 watts
50 watts
Number Of Channels
2
4
Controls Included
Power Control, Effects Selector, Mod/Delay/Reverb Selectors, Preamp Bright, Preamp Fat, Power Amp Bias, Amp Model Selector, Power Amp Reactor, Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble
Power switch, Master, Power Control, Amp Model Selector, Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost switch, Delay, Reverb, TAP, Tone
Footswitch Included
No
No
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Vox AV30 Guitar Amplifier
- The tone is excellent for such an inexpensive amp.
- Sounds good even at low volumes.
- Powerful amplifier! It is a sound beast!
- No problems at all! Great deal and size.
- Extremely cool and versatile amp.
Boss Katana 50 Guitar Combo Amps
- Lots of decent quality tones.
- Nice quiet amp and speaker, good effects.
- Can select one of 4 pre-set channels. Amazing sound.
- This is a really cool amp, very loud for 50w and great sounds.
- Love this amp has a great sound, powerful and a good range of effects.
Size & Weight
Height
18.66 in.
15.67 in.
Width
20.2 in.
18.5 in.
Depth
9.72 in.
9.37 in.
Weight
26.46 lbs.
25.57 lbs.
Features
Type
Guitar Amplifier
Guitar Amplifier
Number Of Speakers
1
1
Speaker Size
10 in.
12 in.
Compatible With Footswitch
VFS2, VFS5
BOSS FS-5L
Carry Handle(s)
Yes
Yes
Input(s)
Normal, Foot switch, AUX, Effects loop
Normal, AUX, Expression pedal
Output(s)
Speaker, Headphone
USB type B, Headphone
Extras
Two 12AX7 tubes, Unique cabinet design, True analog circuit design
BOSS Tone Studio editor software, Four Tone Setting, Three Cabinet Resonance types, Built-in tilt stand, BOSS Tone Central
What customers say about "Features"
Vox AV30 Guitar Amplifier
- Very versatile guitar amp. The tube pre-amp really makes a difference with the sound and you got to love the built in effects.
- Easy to use. Good tone and effects.
- I love this amp. It has so many different sounds. It’s dirty and clean with great reverb.
- Beautiful range of sounds, even makes my playing sound good.
- Very good clear sound. This amp offers multiple possibilities.
Boss Katana 50 Guitar Combo Amps
- Absolutely amazing amp. Sounds awesome and packed with some useful features.
- Great tone. Many options. Low setting perfect to piss off the neighbors.
- Great sound, loads of effects and tone options, very clear labels and perfect for any situation.
- Good quality and versatile amp. Highly recommend.
- Simple to use and lots of great easily accessible sounds.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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