Bad Cat Ocelot 2-Channel 20-Watt Tube Amp Head | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Bad Cat Ocelot is a two-channel, 20-watt tube amplifier head that packs professional-grade tone into a compact, road-ready package — no compromise required. Built around EL84 power tubes and Bad Cat's custom transformer set, it delivers everything from glassy, high-headroom cleans to thick, saturated high-gain distortion in a chassis light enough to take anywhere. Whether you're tracking in the studio, gigging on stage, or playing silently at home, this Bad Cat tube amp is engineered to perform at every level.
Product Overview
The Ocelot is built on a heavy-duty aluminum chassis, designed in the USA and handcrafted with Bad Cat's hallmark attention to quality. Its 2 x EL84 power tubes and 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes form the tonal foundation, while a custom Bad Cat transformer set contributes the tight, responsive feel players associate with the brand. Selectable power modes — 1 watt and 20 watts — allow you to dial in the right volume and feel for any environment, from bedroom practice to a full-stage performance. At just 12.80 lbs., it's one of the most portable serious tube heads available at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.
Channel 1 delivers high-headroom, sparkling clean tones with a Hi/Lo mode switch that coaxes rich edge-of-breakup character when you push it. Channel 2 steps into high-gain territory, covering everything from tight punchy crunch to thick saturated distortion, with independent gain and volume controls on each channel for precise sculpting. A global Master Volume and Presence, along with a four-band EQ (Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence), give you deep tonal control across both channels.
Where the Ocelot truly separates itself is in its integrated Two Notes Torpedo DynIR technology. A 6-way Cabinet DynIR Selector switch gives you access to six virtual cabinet presets — including five official Bad Cat DynIR™ cabinets — accessible via cabinet-simulated XLR and headphone outputs. USB-C connectivity keeps the amp current with Two Notes Torpedo Remote software for further cab customization, while MIDI input enables full channel, mode, and cabinet switching from your pedalboard. A buffered effects loop rounds out the feature set for seamless pedal integration.
Ideal For
- Working guitarists who need a professional tube amp head that travels light without sacrificing tone
- Studio recording artists seeking silent, direct-recording capability with studio-quality cabinet simulation via XLR output
- Home players and late-night jammers who want real tube tone at 1 watt through headphones or the internal load
- Gigging musicians in Idaho Falls and beyond who rely on MIDI control for fast, reliable channel switching on stage
- Tone-obsessed players exploring high-gain electric guitar amplifier heads with built-in digital cab sim integration
Key Features
Two Independent Channels with Hi/Lo Mode Channel 1 spans pristine cleans to expressive edge-of-breakup with the Hi/Lo switch, while Channel 2 handles the full range of crunch to saturated high-gain. Both channels feature independent volume controls and respond dynamically to your guitar's own volume and attack.
Two Notes Torpedo DynIR Cabinet Simulation Six onboard Bad Cat DynIR virtual cabinet presets — accessible via the Cabinet Selector switch — feed the XLR and headphone outputs with studio-quality cab simulation. USB-C connectivity links to Two Notes Torpedo Remote software for advanced preset management and firmware updates.
Switchable 1W / 20W Power Modes The Ocelot adapts instantly to any playing environment. At 20 watts it fills a room with authority; at 1 watt it delivers real tube saturation at conversational volumes — and thanks to its internal speaker load, no external cabinet is required in either mode.
MIDI Integration A dedicated MIDI input enables remote switching of channels, Hi/Lo modes, and DynIR cabinet presets — making the Ocelot fully integrable into professional pedalboard rigs and live performance setups.
Buffered Effects Loop The buffered effects loop maintains signal integrity when running time-based effects like delay and reverb, allowing your favorite pedals to integrate cleanly without tone loss or impedance issues.
Built for the Road A heavy-duty aluminum chassis keeps the Ocelot tough and travel-worthy at 12.80 lbs. Backed by Bad Cat's 5-year limited warranty, this is an amp built to last through years of hard use.
What's Included
- Bad Cat Ocelot 2-Channel 20-Watt Tube Amp Head
- 2-button footswitch
- 5-year limited warranty
- Ask us about our shipping and setup options for amp heads
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 20W, switchable to 1W |
| Power Tubes | 2 x EL84 |
| Preamp Tubes | 3 x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 2 (independent gain & volume) |
| EQ | Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence |
| Master Controls | Global Master Volume, Global Presence |
| Channel Modes | Hi/Lo switch per channel |
| Cabinet Sim | Two Notes Torpedo DynIR, 6 presets |
| Outputs | Cabinet-simulated XLR, Headphone |
| Speaker Output | 8 or 16 Ohm switchable |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| MIDI | Input (Channel, Mode, Cabinet control) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (Torpedo Remote software) |
| Transformer | Custom Bad Cat Transformer Set |
| Chassis | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Footswitch | 2-button (included) |
| Weight | 12.80 lbs. |
| Warranty | 5-year limited |
| Designed | USA |
Get Your Hands on This Tube Amp Head Today
The Bad Cat Ocelot punches well above its weight class — and its size — making it one of the most exciting compact tube amp heads to hit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls in recent memory. Come in and crank it up in person, or contact us to check current availability. With features like this packed into 12.80 lbs., it won't stay on the shelf for long.
