(B-Stock) Boss Nextone Artist Guitar Amplifier

UNLIMITED EXPRESSIONThe Boss Nextone series amplifier combines classic tube sound and feel with next-generation tonal diversity, offering an exciting new concept in professional guitar amplification. Distinctive channel voicings provide a wide range of inspiring tones, while four selectable Class AB analogue power amp types offer instant access to the unique characteristics of 6V6, 6L6, EL84, and EL34 output tube sections. Backed by Boss' advanced Tube Logic approach, each power amp type re-voices the entire circuit from input to output, putting the complete sonic experience of these signature power stages in one amp for the very first time.

If you wish to dive deeper with even more sound customization, just connect to the Nextone Editor and become a virtual tech, fine-tuning bias, sag, and other internal settings to perfectly suit your individual style and touch. Nextone also comes with convenient modern features for stage playing, such as built-in effects, a line out for mic-free direct tone, and a power control for expressive cranked-amp sound at manageable volumes. Thanks to Tube Logic, you also get to enjoy all the great sound and response of your favorite tube designs without the backbreaking weight and ongoing maintenance hassles.

at a glance • Professional performance amplifier with authentic Tube Logic tone
• Four analogue Class AB power amp circuits, selectable from the panel: 6V6, 6L6, EL84, and EL34
• Dynamically responsive power control for cranked-up sound and response at reduced volumes
• Built-in delay, tremolo, and reverb effects, plus loop for patching in external effects
• Portable combo design with 80 watts of power and custom 12-inch speaker
• Clean and lead channels, with standard and custom mode options
• Nextone Editor (macOS/Windows) for customizing tone

Multiple Tube CharacterIn a tube-based guitar amplifier, the preamp is important element for tone shaping, but it’s the power amp design that really defines the overall sound signature and playing feel. Most amps use a specific output tube type, while a rare few allow you to swap out different power tubes. Unfortunately, this process usually requires physical tube replacement and bench time with a tech, making it expensive and impractical. For the most part, you really needed to buy multiple amps to access the unique tonal characteristics of different output tube sections… until now.

Nextone changes all this allowing you to instantly re-voice its analogue Class AB power amp section with one of the four classic designs. American sounds are represented with 6V6 and 6L6 output tube types, while British sounds are represented with EL84 and EL34 types. Unlike modeling amps, which simply feed pre-cooked amp models through a non-reactive amplifier, selecting a power amp type on the Nextone physically changes the complete output circuitry, as well as the way the preamp and speaker interacts with it. This makes the entire amp perform authentically at each setting, providing realism that’s only possible with the advanced Tube Logic approach.

6V6Found at the heart of several legendary low-wattage American amps, the 6V6 output tube is known for its distinctively sweet, crisp tone and organic compression.

6L6Used in classic American stage amps and some modern high-gain designs, the 6L6 output tube delivers high-headroom punch with a round and full midrange character.

EL84Famous as the power tube in British combo amps introduced in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, the EL84 produces glassy, clean chime at lower volumes and rich, creamy distortion when cranked.

EL34The power tube found in the iconic British stack amps, the EL34 is knwon for its warm, fat tone and unmistakable rock crunch.

rich & dynamically responsiveWith any tube amp, you really need to push its output tubes to get it sounding its best. This requires turning up the volume, which is often frowned upon by sound engineers, bandmates, and neighbors. Driven by Tube Logic, Nextone delivers the complex distortion characteristics of output tubes and their interaction with the output transformer and speaker, delivering that rich, dynamically responsive sound we love. And with Nextone’s adjustable power control, you can always experience this cranked-amp tone while matching the volume to any situation, be it home, studio, or stage.

Onboard Effects and Switchable Effects LoopWith its built-in delay, reverb, and tremolo effects, Nextone brings even more versatility and convenience to gigging guitarists. Using the Nextone Editor, the delay section in custom mode can be freely assigned to analogue, tape, or SDE-3000 delay types or a tremolo effect, while the reverb can be assigned to plate, spring, or hall types. Each effect type also offers a deep set of parameters for dialing in the perfect tone. The amp also includes a loop for integrating your own effects, with series/parallel operation, loop position, and more selectable via the Nextone Editor.

Practical Features for Performance and RecordingConnecting with just a single cable, the optional GA-FC foot controller provides a command center for channel selection, Tone, Boost, effects, pedal volume, and more. If you wish to travel even lighter, up to three FS-series footswitches can be used to control various functions. There’s also a line out for sending a direct signal to a PA, plus a phones/recording output for silent practice and tracking sessions. Using the Nextone Editor, the character of the direct sound can be set to one of three Air Feel settings for a range of mic’d cab tones. External speaker jacks are also included, with support for connecting up to two 16-ohm 4x12 cabs for even bigger tones. In addition to providing communication with the Nextone Editor, the amp’s USB jack functions as a direct recording interface for your favorite DAW software. Multiple channels are supported, allowing you to record both a cab-emulated output and a dry direct tone for re-amping later through the Nextone.