Bad Cat Lynx 50 Watt 2-Channel Tube Electric Guitar Amplifier Head | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Bad Cat Lynx 50 Watt Tube Amplifier Head delivers crushing modern high-gain performance with the articulation and dynamics that define premium boutique amplifier design. This innovative 50-watt tube head features dual channels with Lo/Hi gain switching, built-in adjustable noise gate, and revolutionary gain stage architecture not found in any other Bad Cat amplifier. Perfect for modern metal, progressive rock, and high-gain players seeking tight low-end response, cutting high frequencies, and incredible string-to-string articulation in a professional amplifier head format.
Product Overview
The Lynx represents Bad Cat's answer to what makes a great modern high-gain amplifier, completely redesigned to meet the demands of contemporary high-gain players. This amplifier delivers tight low frequencies that punch and react quickly to staccato palm muting, high frequencies that cut without harshness or grain, and effective midrange shaping with complexity and articulation. The result is crushing gain without the noise typically associated with extreme high-gain amplification.
The dual-channel architecture features two distinct voices optimized for different high-gain applications. Channel 1 provides classic high gain covering gritty cleans to 80's thrash metal tones, while Channel 2 delivers ultra-modern high gain with a massive sonic footprint that remains articulate and revealing. The innovative Lo/Hi switch accesses a new type of gain stage architecture unique to the Lynx, providing unprecedented versatility in high-gain textures.
Professional features include a highly effective, uniquely designed noise gate with patent-applied technology, buffered active effects loop for transparent pedal integration, and custom hand-wound Bad Cat transformers. The EL34 power tube configuration delivers 50 watts of authoritative power with the midrange focus and dynamic response essential for modern high-gain applications. Multiple speaker output impedances accommodate any cabinet configuration for maximum flexibility.
Ideal For
- Modern metal and progressive rock guitarists requiring crushing high-gain performance
- Professional players seeking boutique tube amplification for heavy music applications
- Studio musicians needing articulate high-gain tones for recording complex material
- Live performers who demand reliable, noise-free high-gain amplification for stage use
- Advanced players exploring the cutting edge of modern tube amplifier design and technology
Key Features
Revolutionary Dual-Channel Design
Channel 1 delivers classic high gain from gritty cleans to thrash metal, while Channel 2 provides ultra-modern high gain with massive sonic footprint and articulate response. The Lo/Hi switch accesses unique gain stage architecture not found in other Bad Cat amplifiers.
Built-In Adjustable Noise Gate
The highly effective, uniquely designed noise gate (patent applied for) eliminates unwanted noise while preserving musical dynamics and natural decay. This innovative feature enables extreme gain levels without the noise typically associated with high-gain amplification.
EL34 Power Tube Authority
Two EL34 power tubes deliver 50 watts of focused, midrange-rich power perfect for modern high-gain applications. This tube configuration provides the punch and clarity essential for contemporary metal and progressive rock styles.
Professional Connectivity
Buffered active effects loop runs pedals transparently, while multiple speaker outputs (4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω, 2x4Ω, 2x8Ω) accommodate any cabinet configuration. Line output enables direct recording and PA connection for professional applications.
Custom Bad Cat Engineering
Hand-wound transformers, Baltic birch construction, and meticulous Costa Mesa, California craftsmanship ensure both sonic excellence and professional reliability. The 3-year limited warranty reflects Bad Cat's confidence in their construction quality.
What's Included
- Bad Cat Lynx 50 Watt Tube Amplifier Head
- Two-button footswitch (channel and Lo/Hi switching)
- Standard IEC AC power cable
- 3-year limited warranty
- Owner's manual and documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | High-Gain Boutique Tube Amplifier Head |
| Power Output | 50 Watts |
| Channels | 2 Channels with Lo/Hi Gain Switching |
| Preamp Tubes | 4x12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 2xEL34 |
| Controls | Independent Gain/Volume per Channel, Shared Bass/Mid/Treble, Master Volume/Presence |
| Features | Built-In Adjustable Noise Gate, Buffered Active Effects Loop |
| Outputs | Individual Speaker Outputs (4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω, 2x4Ω, 2x8Ω), Line Output |
| Construction | Baltic Birch Head Cabinet, Custom Hand-Wound Bad Cat Transformers |
| Footswitch | Two-Button (Channel, Lo/Hi) - Included |
| Dimensions | 20.75" W x 10.375" D x 10" H |
| Weight | 31 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This High-Gain Amplifier Head Today
Experience the crushing power and innovative technology of the Bad Cat Lynx at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This revolutionary high-gain amplifier head represents the cutting edge of modern tube amplifier design, delivering the articulation and dynamics that serious high-gain players demand. Visit our showroom to discover why the Lynx has become essential for musicians seeking the ultimate in modern high-gain tube amplification.
