Bad Cat Ocelot Tube Amp - 20W Two-Channel | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Bad Cat Ocelot tube amp is a compact, two-channel powerhouse designed to deliver professional-grade tone without the weight or bulk of a full-size head. Built around EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes, it produces sparkling cleans, rich edge-of-breakup tones, and thick saturated distortion — all in a 13.5 lb package. Whether you're a working gigging musician or a serious home recordist, the Ocelot performs at every level.
Product Overview
The Ocelot is built on a heavy-duty aluminum chassis — lightweight enough for easy transport yet rugged enough for real-world use. Designed in the USA by Bad Cat Amps with a custom Bad Cat transformer set, it punches well above its size and price class. The clean, purposeful layout puts everything within easy reach, and the included 2-button footswitch makes channel and mode switching seamless.
Channel 1 delivers high-headroom cleans with a Hi/Lo mode switch that opens up nuanced edge-of-breakup tones ideal for expressive picking and dynamic playing. Channel 2 moves into high-gain territory, covering tight crunch through thick, saturated distortion with independent gain and volume controls for precise overdrive sculpting. A global master volume and presence control round out the amp's tonal shaping options alongside a full EQ stack — Treble, Mid, Bass, and Presence.
The Ocelot integrates Two Notes Torpedo DynIR™ technology, giving players access to six onboard Bad Cat virtual cabinet presets via XLR and headphone outputs. USB-C connectivity enables integration with Two Notes Torpedo Remote software for expanded cab customization. A buffered effects loop, MIDI input for channel and mode control, and selectable 8 or 16 ohm speaker outputs make this one of the most feature-complete compact tube amps on the market.
Ideal For
- Gigging guitarists seeking a portable tube amp with studio-quality tone on every gig
- Home studio players who need silent practice and direct recording via headphone or XLR output
- Blues, rock, and classic rock players looking for responsive clean-to-crunch tube amp tones
- Tone-conscious musicians wanting a compact tube guitar amplifier with built-in cab simulation
- Traveling performers who need a no-compromise amp that fits in an overhead bin
Key Features
Two Independent Channels with Mode Switching Channel 1 covers pristine, high-headroom cleans to warm edge-of-breakup tones via the Hi/Lo mode switch. Channel 2 delivers high-gain crunch and saturation with independent gain and volume controls — both channels accessible on the fly with the included footswitch.
Selectable Wattage: 1W to 20W Switch between 1W for bedroom or late-night playing and 20W to fill a room or stage. The internal speaker load means you can play at any wattage without connecting an external cabinet — a genuine advantage for home and studio use.
Two Notes Torpedo DynIR™ Cabinet Simulation Six onboard Bad Cat virtual cabinet presets — including five official Bad Cat DynIR™ cabs — are accessible via the front-panel cab selector switch. The XLR and headphone outputs deliver studio-quality cab-simulated tone for direct recording or silent practice, with a dedicated Cab Level knob for fine-tuning output.
Buffered Effects Loop The onboard buffered effects loop integrates time-based and modulation pedals cleanly without signal degradation, giving players maximum flexibility in building their pedalboard signal chain.
MIDI Integration and USB-C Connectivity A MIDI input enables remote control of cabinet selection, channel switching, and mode changes — ideal for players who want hands-free live control. USB-C connectivity keeps the Ocelot compatible with Two Notes Torpedo Remote software for expanded virtual cab management.
What's Included
- Bad Cat Ocelot 20W Tube Amplifier Head
- 2-Button Footswitch
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Designed in the USA by Bad Cat Amps |
| Power | 20W, switchable down to 1W |
| Power Tubes | 2 x EL84 |
| Preamp Tubes | 3 x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 2 (independent gain and volume) |
| EQ | Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence |
| Cabinet Simulation | Two Notes Torpedo DynIR™, 6 presets |
| Outputs | Cabinet-simulated XLR, Cabinet-simulated Headphone |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| MIDI | Input (cabinet, channel, and mode control) |
| Speaker Impedance | 8 or 16 ohm switchable |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Chassis | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Footswitch | 2-button (included) |
| Width | 12" |
| Depth | 6" (6.75" incl. knobs) |
| Height | 6.25" (6.75" incl. feet / 8.25" handle up) |
| Weight | 13.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited |
Get Your Hands on This Tube Amp Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and plug into the Bad Cat Ocelot — there's no substitute for hearing it through your guitar. Our team is here to walk you through the channels, cab presets, and power modes so you leave knowing exactly what this amp can do. Visit us in store, give us a call, or browse our full selection of tube amps at No Limit Guitar Co online.
