Deals

Equipboard helps you discover, compare, and find the right gear for your sound.

Sign up Log in

Artist or band Music gear Music gear to an artist Report a duplicate

Contact us About Merch store

© Equipboard Inc.

Fender Katana main image

Fender Katana

Fender Katana

This Fender Katana is the key representative of the entire model family. You can review, list, or link it to artists. Remember to enrich your contributions with specifics like year, color, etc. in your notes.

See more

5 wishlisted

7 saved

Page last updated Apr 05, 2026

Pricing and availability

Store

Reviews

Price

Average Price: $1,900

High-end/Boutique

$400

$1001+

Price Tier

In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, Fender Katana is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

Budget

Standard

High-end

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Videos

TheGuitarCollection

TheGuitarCollection

Fender Katana 80's played live by Al Rideout. Guitar Files #7.

Video thumbnail for Fender Katana 80's played live by Al Rideout. Guitar Files #7. by TheGuitarCollection

Fender Katana 80's played live by Al Rideout. Guitar Files #7.

TheGuitarCollection

TheGuitarCollection

Video thumbnail for 1985 Fender Katana Sound Playing by IplayMusic2

1985 Fender Katana Sound Playing

IplayMusic2

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Katana.

Use cases and applications

0 0

Owners note the Katana MkII excels in metal genres, offering versatile tones that suit heavy metal, death metal, and modern metalcore with effective booster options.
Source

Features and functionality

0 0

The Katana MkII head can double as a low-volume practice amp with its internal speaker, providing flexibility with various cabinet or PA setups.
Source

Software and compatibility

0 0

Although the Katana's interface limits to 8 patches, the Boss Tone Studio and third-party apps enhance functionality, offering patch editing, recording, and accessing hidden features.
Source

Comparisons

0 0

In high-gain scenarios, the Katana is preferred over the Fender Mustang GTX100, as it better handles metal tones with more advanced tone customization capabilities.
Source

Mods and upgrades

0 0

Swapping the speaker in a Katana Combo for a Creamback G12H significantly improves sound quality, as demonstrated in a shootout by Andertons.
Source

User experience

0 0

Some users struggle with the Katana's tone using headphones, suggesting that an external cabinet may yield better results for more satisfying sound quality.
Source

5.0 out of 5

Based on 0 Reviews and 1 Rating

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Folk, World, & Country

Similar

Add recommendation

1 alternative for Fender Katana, curated by the Equipboard community.

Squier Katana Electric Basses

$1,499.00

1 available store

Vintage or Discontinued cheaper alternative

1

More Fender Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Standard Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Standard Stratocaster

$800.00

1 available store

5.0 (170)

^# 3

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

George Harrison

74 artists using

Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster

$999.99

1 available store

5.0 (14)

^# 6

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

2 artists using

Fender Skjelstang Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Skjelstang

$1,988.00

1 available store

5.0 (1)

^# 11

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Fender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Signature

$1,799.99 - $2,555.00

7 available stores

5.0 (32)

^# 12

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

16 artists using

Fender American Professional Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Professional Stratocaster

$1,499.99

1 available store

5.0 (42)

^# 13

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

30 artists using

Fender Player Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Player Telecaster

$615.93 - $849.99

6 available stores

5.0 (90)

^# 14

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

48 artists using

Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar

$2,294.99 - $3,111.00

9 available stores

5.0 (53)

^# 15

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

38 artists using

Fender American Standard Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Standard Telecaster

$875.00

1 available store

5.0 (162)

^# 16

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

Jonny Greenwood

65 artists using

Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar

$2,222.00 - $2,599.99

7 available stores

5.0 (43)

^# 17

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

117 artists using

Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

$619.00 - $719.99

4 available stores

4.5 (877)

^# 23

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Dimebag Darrell

1578 artists using

Fender Player Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Player Stratocaster

$609.99 - $799.99

5 available stores

4.5 (85)

^# 26

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

John Frusciante

42 artists using

Fender Telecaster Nashville Deluxe Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Telecaster Nashville Deluxe

$999.99 - $1,154.02

2 available stores

4.5 (65)

^# 27

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Chris Stapleton

29 artists using

Fender Standard Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Standard Telecaster

$450.00 - $679.99

9 available stores

4.5 (109)

^# 28

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

53 artists using

Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar Electric Guitar

$1,460.21 - $1,999.99

8 available stores

5.0 (54)

^# 29

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

23 artists using

Fender American Professional Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Professional Telecaster

$999.00 - $1,939.00

2 available stores

5.0 (18)

^# 35

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

34 artists using

Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Deluxe Telecaster

$1,000.00

1 available store

5.0 (56)

^# 36

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Troy Van Leeuwen

John Flansburgh

29 artists using

Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar

$699.95

1 available store

5.0 (65)

^# 37

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Troy Van Leeuwen

33 artists using

Fender Stratocaster HSS Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Stratocaster HSS

$395.00 - $879.99

9 available stores

5.0 (20)

^# 38

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

George Harrison

48 artists using

Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster

$400.00

1 available store

4.5 (88)

^# 39

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

18 artists using

Fender Classic Player Jaguar Special HH Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Classic Player Jaguar Special HH

$1,000.00

1 available store

5.0 (55)

^# 41

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Zachary Cole Smith

36 artists using

Fender Mustang Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Mustang Electric Guitar

$939.99 - $1,988.00

5 available stores

4.5 (158)

^# 42

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

John Frusciante

351 artists using

Fender Mustang (1964-1969) Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Mustang (1964-1969)

$1,988.00

1 available store

5.0 (28)

^# 43

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

27 artists using

Fender American Special Telecaster Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Special Telecaster Electric Guitar

$810.00

1 available store

5.0 (72)

^# 44

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Matthew Bellamy

13 artists using

Fender Jim Root Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Jim Root Telecaster

$1,399.00 - $1,849.99

9 available stores

4.5 (51)

^# 46

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

23 artists using

Fender American Special Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Special Stratocaster

$799.99

1 available store

4.5 (63)

^# 47

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

17 artists using

Fender Jazzmaster Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Jazzmaster Troy Van Leeuwen Signature

$1,479.99 - $1,999.99

8 available stores

5.0 (38)

^# 51

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

25 artists using

Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe

$515.42

1 available store

4.5 (89)

^# 55

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

Jonny Greenwood

72 artists using

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

$1,412.99 - $1,839.99

9 available stores

5.0 (20)

^# 56

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Larry "Ler" LaLonde

20 artists using

Fender Strat Plus (1987-1998) Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Strat Plus (1987-1998)

$849.00

1 available store

4.5 (21)

^# 57

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

23 artists using

Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster

$1,349.00 - $1,999.99

2 available stores

5.0 (54)

^# 58

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

37 artists using

Fender Jazzmaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Jazzmaster

$999.99 - $1,499.99

6 available stores

5.0 (184)

^# 60

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

603 artists using

Fender Jag-Stang Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Jag-Stang Electric Guitar

$1,100.00

1 available store

4.5 (65)

^# 63

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Buzz Osborne (aka King Buzzo)

38 artists using

Fender Mexican Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Mexican Stratocaster

$400.00 - $645.00

2 available stores

4.5 (91)

^# 64

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

13 artists using

Fender Telecaster Deluxe Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Telecaster Deluxe

$2,699.99 - $2,900.00

2 available stores

5.0 (87)

^# 65

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

Billie Joe Armstrong

224 artists using

Fender Mexican Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Mexican Telecaster

$499.00 - $679.99

9 available stores

4.5 (87)

^# 68

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

20 artists using

Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player

$699.95

1 available store

5.0 (31)

^# 69

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

22 artists using

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar

$2,190.00 - $2,899.99

8 available stores

5.0 (25)

^# 71

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

16 artists using

Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom

$649.99

1 available store

5.0 (38)

^# 73

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

28 artists using

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar

$1,460.21 - $1,999.99

8 available stores

5.0 (24)

^# 74

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

16 artists using

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster

$995.00

1 available store

5.0 (46)

^# 75

in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank

Who’s using this:

George Harrison

Blaster Silonga

17 artists using

See also: Solid Body Electric Guitars, Fender, Fender Solid Body Electric Guitars, High-end Solid Body Electric Guitars

Accessories & Related Items

Squier Katana

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS

Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster

Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster

Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster

Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster

Fender Vintera II '70s Jaguar

Fender Vintera II '70s Jaguar

Artist usage

Add artist usage

Community setups

Gear Guides

Best Kids Guitars: Ultimate Guide for Parents

Equipboard Gear Guides

Best Kids Guitars: Ultimate Guide for Parents

Michael Pierce

Giulio Chiarenza

Michael Pierce + 1 more

Updated September 2025

Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos

Equipboard Artist & Industry

Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos

Michael Pierce

Michael Pierce

Updated July 2025

Best Guitars for Metal: Gear Guide

Equipboard Gear Guides

Best Guitars for Metal: Gear Guide

Michael Pierce

Michael Pierce

Updated August 2025

Best Online Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels 2026

Equipboard Gear Guides

Best Online Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels 2026

Michael Pierce

Giulio Chiarenza

Kevin Daoust

Michael Pierce + 2 more

Updated May 2025

Most Popular Solid Body Electric Guitars

Added to Equipboard on 05-04-2015 by

gchiaren

Gear IQ 37552