BOSS Nextone Stage 40-Watt Tube Logic Combo Guitar Amplifier

BOSS Nextone Stage 40-Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier

Unlock the historic character and touch-sensitive response of premium boutique valve amplifiers in a highly compact, travel-friendly gigging layout. The BOSS Nextone Stage is an advanced 40-watt, 1x12-inch guitar combo amplifier driven by Roland and BOSS's acclaimed Tube Logic processing platform. Tailored specifically for working guitarists, session players, and home recording artists across the UAE, this amplifier offers an uncompromised alternative to fragile, heavy tube rigs by dynamically re-configuring its actual physical power amplifier circuitry to emulate four legendary output tube designs within a highly stable platform.

Real-Time Circuit-Level Power Tube Selection

Most standard modeling amplifiers rely on static digital software EQ snapshots to mimic specific artists or tones. The Nextone Stage takes a completely different path by physically changing the complex electrical relationship between its analog Class AB power amp stage, the output transformer, and the custom-voiced 12-inch speaker driver. Via a physical rotary control selector on the main panel, you can cycle through 6V6, 6L6, EL84, and EL34 circuit types instantly, changing the dynamic compression, sag, and core break-up characteristics of your amplifier on the fly.

Four Authentic Power Section Architectures

Dual-Channel Versatility with Nextone Editor Customization

The interface keeps things straightforward on stage with an intuitive layout featuring dedicated Clean and Lead channels sharing a responsive 3-band EQ and Master volume. Engaging the physical Boost and Tone switches injects extra input gain and high-mid definition for solo lines. For tone purists, hooking the amp up to a PC or Mac via USB opens the comprehensive Nextone Editor software, letting you adjust tone stack curves, swap input compression types, calibrate physical sag and bias points, and load custom delay and reverb effects into the onboard engines.

Full-Throttle Harmonic Saturation at Any Output Level

Traditional valve amps require extreme, ear-splitting volume levels before the output tubes saturate and create rich compression. The Nextone Stage sidesteps this entirely using an integrated multi-stage Power Control matrix. This lets players scale the physical output wattage down to bedroom-friendly levels while maintaining the core internal voltage sag, high-gain tube clipping, and speaker reaction loops intact. Guitarists in Dubai apartments or Abu Dhabi classrooms can easily access fully cranked boutique tube responses at completely safe listening levels.

Key Product Benefits

• Advanced Tube Logic Core: Authentically reproduces the interactive, non-linear behaviors of vintage tube circuits without any physical glass tubes to wear out or replace.
• Discrete Analog Class AB Output Section: Drives a custom-designed 12-inch speaker with authentic punch and projection that cuts cleanly through live group mixes.
• Comprehensive Nextone Editor: Fine-tune pre-amp and power amp settings, choose customized EQ architectures, and modify tone profiles down to the component level.
• Onboard Studio Effects Array: Features dedicated Delay, Reverb, and Tremolo modules that can be reconfigured into tape, spring, or plate types via software.
• USB Audio and Direct Line Routing: Stream mic-emulated direct audio straight into your DAW setup or direct to front-of-house mixing desks with switchable Air Feel cabinet profiles.

Official Technical Specifications

• Rated Power Output: 40 Watts Continuous RMS
• Internal Loudspeaker: 1 x Custom 30 cm (12-inch) high-performance guitar speaker
• Nominal Input Level Matrix: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm impedance); RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)
• Preamp Section Controls: Clean Volume, Lead Gain, Lead Volume, Boost Button, Tone Button, Channel Select switch
• Master Control Interface: Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Master Volume, Power Amp Select dial (6V6, 6L6, EL84, EL34)
• Integrated Power Control Switch: Standby, 0.5 Watts, Half Power (20W), Max Power (40W)
• Effects Management: Independent Delay volume knob, Reverb volume knob, Tap Tempo button
• Physical Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/4-inch Instrument Input Jack; 1 x 1/4-inch Effects Loop Return Jack
• Physical Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 1/4-inch Line Out Jack; 1 x Stereo 1/4-inch Phones/Recording Out Jack; 1 x 1/4-inch Effects Loop Send Jack
• Digital Interfacing Control: USB Type-B Port (supports dual-channel audio and editor software sync)
• External Switch Control Ports: 1 x 1/4-inch TRS Channel Select/Boost jack; 1 x 1/4-inch TRS Delay/GA-FC foot controller jack
• Physical Dimensions: 492 mm Width x 248 mm Depth x 427 mm Height
• Net Cabinet Weight: 13.4 kg

Common Customer Questions Answered

What are the primary differences between the Nextone Stage and the Nextone Artist models?

Both amplifiers share the exact same internal Tube Logic engine, pre-amp controls, and 4-way power tube configurations. The primary differences lie in power scale, speaker volume, and cabinet mass. The Nextone Stage delivers 40 watts of power into a highly compact, lighter cabinet weighing 13.4 kg, while the Nextone Artist bumps the output up to 80 watts inside a wider, resonant cabinet structure weighing 16.2 kg to deliver broader headroom on massive festival stages.

Can I safely connect an external speaker cabinet to the Nextone Stage?

Unlike its larger sibling, the Nextone Artist, the Nextone Stage is optimized solely around its internal custom 12-inch speaker configuration to ensure maximum portability and safety. The rear panel does not feature extension speaker output jacks. Instead, to route your sound to bigger environments, you can utilize the high-fidelity 1/4-inch Line Out jack to send a fully mixed, cabinet-emulated audio feed straight into a front-of-house PA mixer or house monitor wedge system.

Is the amp compatible with standard latching footswitches for changing channels?

Yes, absolutely. The Nextone Stage features two dedicated rear-panel control jacks. By connecting standard dual footswitches (such as the BOSS FS-6 or FS-7) via a standard stereo TRS cable, you can toggle between the Clean and Lead channels and turn the input Boost on and off. Furthermore, the amp fully supports the specialized **BOSS GA-FC Foot Controller** for total floor control over channels, presets, and individual effects blocks.