Bad Cat Custom Cub V 40-Watt 1x12" Combo Tube Guitar Amplifier - Custom Navy Blue Tolex with Diamond Grille & Gold Piping | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Bad Cat Cub V is a hand-wired, point-to-point 40-watt EL34 combo that blends the heritage of one of Bad Cat's most iconic circuits with modern features like a switchable EF86/12AX7 preamp and tube-driven spring reverb. This one-of-a-kind custom example is wrapped in navy blue tolex with gold piping and a diamond grille, and it is built in Costa Mesa, California. It suits discerning players, collectors, and gigging guitarists who want punchy, vibrant tone and boutique craftsmanship.
Product Overview
The Cub V is hand-wired in Southern California with true point-to-point wiring, which helps every component perform at its best and supports long-term reliability. Two EL34 power tubes deliver 40 watts of powerful, punchy tone, and custom Bad Cat transformers add clarity and character. The preamp uses three 12AX7 tubes and one EF86, with a switch that moves between 12AX7 and EF86 voicings, giving players everything from pristine cleans to gritty overdrive. An updated tone stack with Gain, Depth, Bass, Treble, and Cut controls shapes the sound, and dual master volumes make it easy to set stage and studio levels. A tube-driven spring reverb adds lush, atmospheric depth, while a buffered effects loop keeps pedals sounding clean. A two-button footswitch controls the preamp tube switch and the dual master volumes, and 4, 8, and 16-ohm speaker outputs add flexibility. The Baltic birch cabinet and the Bad Cat eyes, reintroduced for this hand-wired series, round out a distinctive build.
Ideal For
Discerning guitarists who want a hand-wired, point-to-point American-made amp. Gigging players who value switchable preamp voicings and a footswitchable dual master volume. Collectors seeking a one-of-a-kind custom Bad Cat finish. Studio and stage players searching for a 40-watt EL34 hand-wired tube combo with tube-driven spring reverb. Players who want a buffered effects loop for a pedal-based rig.
Key Features
Hand-Wired, Point-to-Point Construction: Each Cub V is hand-wired and point-to-point soldered in Costa Mesa, California, for precision, reliability, and rich, vibrant tone.
Switchable EF86 / 12AX7 Preamp: Switch between 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes to expand the tonal palette, from clean to gritty overdrive.
Tube-Driven Spring Reverb: The tube-driven spring reverb adds lush, resonant depth to every note.
Dual Master Volumes with Two-Button Footswitch: Two master volume settings and the preamp tube switch can be controlled from the included footswitch.
Custom Navy Blue Tolex with Gold Piping and Diamond Grille: This one-of-a-kind finish gives the amp a bold, boutique look that stands out on any stage.
What's Included
- Bad Cat Custom Cub V 40-watt 1x12" combo amp (Custom Navy Blue Tolex)
- Two-button footswitch
- 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cub V Combo (Custom) |
| Type | Hand-wired tube guitar combo amp |
| Power | 40 watts |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL34 |
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7, 1x EF86 (switchable 12AX7 / EF86) |
| Controls | Gain, Depth, Bass, Treble, Cut, Reverb |
| Master Volumes | Dual |
| Reverb | Tube-driven spring reverb |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| Footswitch | Two-button, switches 12AX7/EF86 and dual master volumes |
| Speaker Configuration | 1x12" |
| Speaker Outputs | 4, 8, and 16 ohms |
| Transformers | Custom Bad Cat |
| Wiring | Hand-wired, point-to-point |
| Cabinet | Baltic birch |
| Finish | Custom navy blue tolex with gold piping and diamond grille |
| Dimensions | 23.75" W x 10.375" D x 19" H |
| Warranty | 5-year limited |
| Weight | 52.5 lbs (weighed on our in-store scale) |
| Serial Number | 8261545 |
| Made In | Costa Mesa, California, USA |
| Year Crafted | 2026 |
Get Your Hands on This Tube Combo Amp Today
Come hear this Bad Cat Custom Cub V in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and try its switchable preamp and tube-driven spring reverb for yourself. Stop by our showroom to see the navy blue tolex and gold piping up close, or contact us to check current availability and arrange a visit.
