# Road-Friendly Bass Amplifiers These Powerful Bass Amps Are Targeted Towards Gigging Musicians By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bass-amplifier References: [musicradar](https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-announces-first-ever-katana-bass-amps-110-210) & [boss.info](https://www.boss.info/ca/categories/amplifiers/katana/)  The 'Katana' line of amplifiers has already been a massive hit among guitarists keen to be able to rely on an amplifier that is able to withstand the rigors of touring without taking up too much space and effort to lug around, which is precisely why manufacturer [Boss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-katanamini-x) has gone ahead introducing a pair of bass amplifiers that are designed to offer this same functionality. The 'Katana-110' and 'Katana-210' bass amplifiers each come equipped with a trio of preamp voices, tone-shaping features and an array of digital connectivity amenities that include [Bluetooth compatibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks) and the ability to access and control features via a companion smartphone app. Priced in at $399.99 and $649.99 respectively, the 'Katana-110' and 'Katana-210' bass amplifiers will appeal to gigging bass guitarists who might not be keen to take their primary amps out and about to concerts and performances. Image Credit: Boss ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Road-friendly Bass Amplifiers:** Manufacturers are designing bass amplifiers that are not only powerful, but also easy to carry around, and offer digital amenities. - **Companion Smartphone Apps for Amplifiers:** Amplifier manufacturers are providing companion smartphone apps to control the features of amplifiers remotely. - **Bluetooth Compatible Amplifiers:** Manufacturers are incorporating Bluetooth compatibility in amplifiers for easy control and connectivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Equipment Manufacturing:** Music equipment manufacturers can capitalize on designing amplifiers that overcome the inconvenience of transporting large and heavy music equipment. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can expand their reach by collaborating with music equipment manufacturers by creating companion smartphone apps to control features such as amplifiers. - **Digital Connectivity Industry:** The digital connectivity industry can leverage the integration of software features in music equipment, such as Bluetooth compatibility, to create innovative digital products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Friendly Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-katanamini-x.md) - [Compact Headphone Audio Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katanago.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Bass Amp Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bass-amp-head.md) - [Compactly Connective Bass Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bass-amplifiers.md) - [Practice-Promoting Guitar Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practice-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Portable Connected Musician Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-mini.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Compact High-Quality Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishman.md) - [Backpack-Style Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-amplifier.md)