Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo Amplifier | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo Amplifier captures the magic of the original boutique amplifier design while utilizing modern engineering advancements to deliver effortless, instinctive performance that anticipates your musical direction. This premium 20-watt tube combo features dual channels, bias-modulated tremolo, studio-quality reverb, and a custom Celestion V30 speaker in handcrafted Southern California construction. Perfect for discerning players seeking the warm, rich sound that has defined great guitar playing for decades with the reliability and features demanded by contemporary performance and recording applications.
Product Overview
The Black Cat represents Bad Cat's return to their original boutique amplifier roots, combining the lineage of their first handcrafted designs with modern engineering and manufacturing advancements. This amplifier feels effortless and instinctive, responding to your playing with the sensitivity and musical character that separates premium boutique amplifiers from mass-produced alternatives. The 20-watt EL84 cathode-biased design delivers classic tube warmth and natural compression with the dynamic response that made Bad Cat's reputation.
The dual-channel architecture features dedicated clean and overdrive channels, each with individual volume and master controls for precise tonal shaping and volume management. The global treble, bass, and cut controls provide comprehensive EQ adjustment, while the bias-modulated tremolo with intensity and speed controls adds authentic vintage character. This thoughtful control layout ensures immediate usability while providing the depth needed for professional applications.
The custom Celestion V30 "Bad Cat Custom" speaker has been specifically voiced to complement the amplifier's tube circuitry, creating a cohesive platform that maximizes both clean headroom and overdrive saturation. Studio-quality spring reverb and a buffered effects loop complete the feature set, providing professional capabilities in a compact, portable package that maintains the boutique character and reliability that defines the Bad Cat legacy.
Ideal For
- Professional players seeking boutique tube combo amplification with classic character
- Studio musicians requiring authentic tube tone for recording applications across multiple genres
- Live performers who need reliable, musical amplification with vintage tremolo and reverb effects
- Collectors and enthusiasts appreciating handcrafted American boutique amplifier heritage
- Players who value effortless, instinctive amplifier response with modern reliability and features
Key Features
Original Boutique Heritage
The lineage traces back to Bad Cat's original boutique amplifier designs, capturing the magic of handcrafted Southern California construction while incorporating modern engineering advancements for enhanced reliability and expanded capabilities.
EL84 Cathode-Biased Design
Twenty watts of pure tube power through dual EL84 tubes in cathode-biased configuration delivers classic warmth, natural compression, and dynamic response. This design provides the musical character and touch sensitivity essential for authentic boutique tone.
Dual-Channel Architecture
Dedicated clean and overdrive channels each feature individual volume and master controls, enabling precise tonal shaping and volume management. Global EQ controls provide comprehensive frequency adjustment for any musical application.
Vintage Effects Integration
Bias-modulated tremolo with intensity and speed controls, studio-quality spring reverb, and buffered effects loop provide authentic vintage character with modern reliability. These effects integrate seamlessly with the amplifier's tube circuitry.
Custom Speaker System
The Celestion V30 "Bad Cat Custom" speaker has been specifically voiced to complement the amplifier's tube characteristics, creating optimal balance between clean headroom and overdrive saturation in the compact 1x12" format.
What's Included
- Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo Amplifier
- Two-button footswitch (channel switching and tremolo)
- Protective slip cover
- Owner's manual and warranty documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Boutique Tube Combo Amplifier |
| Power Output | 20 Watts |
| Channels | 2 Channels (Clean and Overdrive) |
| Power Tubes | 2xEL84 (Cathode-Biased) |
| Speaker | 1x12" Celestion V30 "Bad Cat Custom" |
| Controls | Channel Volume/Master, Global Treble/Bass/Cut |
| Effects | Bias-Modulated Tremolo (Intensity/Speed), Studio-Quality Reverb |
| Features | Buffered Effects Loop |
| Construction | Handcrafted Southern California Design |
| Footswitch | Two-Button (Channel/Tremolo) - Included |
| Accessories | Protective Slip Cover Included |
| Origin | Designed and Built in Southern California |
Get Your Hands on This Boutique Combo Today
Experience the effortless, instinctive performance and classic boutique character of the Bad Cat Black Cat at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This exceptional combo amplifier represents the perfect fusion of vintage boutique heritage with modern reliability, delivering the warm, rich sound that has defined great guitar playing for decades. Visit our showroom to discover why the Black Cat continues the legacy of America's finest boutique amplifier craftsmanship.
