Bad Cat amplifiers was founded in 2000 by James and Debbie Heidrich. Bad Cat produes Class A and Class A/B all-tube amplifiers that are hand built and hand wired to ensure perfection. They also offer speaker cabinets and effects pedals. In 2009, production moved from Corona, CA to Anaheim, CA. For more information, visit Bad Cat's website or contact them directly.
Amplifiers currently produced in Anaheim, CA since 2009. Previously produced in Corona, CA between 2000 and 2009. Distributed by Bad Cat.

BAD CAT Guitar Amplifiers Models

BAD CAT CUB (II) HEAD Image

BAD CAT CUB (II) HEAD

- 15W, head-unit only, Class A six tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL84, 5AR4 rectifier, single channel, front control panel, two inputs, five chicken head knobs (v, b, t, cut, master), choice of color covering, corresponding gr...

BAD CAT BLACK CAT 15 HEAD Image

BAD CAT BLACK CAT 15 HEAD

- 15W, head-unit only, Class A all tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL84, GZ34 rectifier, dual channels, front control panel, ten chicken knobs (Ch 1: v, b, t, MV, Ch. 2: v, tone, b, t, MV, presence), choice of color c...

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BAD CAT S112

- 30W, 1-12 in. Bad Cat proprietary Celestion speaker, various color coverings, large or small size, 40 lbs., mfg. 2000-present.

BAD CAT MINI CAT HEAD Image

BAD CAT MINI CAT HEAD

- 5W, head-unit only, Class A, single channel, all-tube chassis, preamp: 12AX7, power: EL84, front black control panel, single input, four black chickenhead knobs (v, b, t, MV), speaker outputs, line outputs, available in various color cove...

BAD CAT TONE CAT HEAD Image

BAD CAT TONE CAT HEAD

- 30W, head-unit only, Class A, two channels, all-tube chassis, preamp: 9 X 12AX7 (4 preamp, 2 reverb, 1 phase inverter, 2 effects loop), power: 4 X EL84 (Ch. 1) and 2 X EL34 (Ch. 2), rectifier: 5AR4, front black control panel, two inputs,...

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BAD CAT CLASSIC CAT

- 20W, 1-12 in. Bad Cat proprietary Celestion speaker combo, Class A all-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AY7, power: 2 X 6V6, single channel, front control panel, two inputs, two knobs (v, tone), line out, available in various finishes, mfg. 20...

BAD CAT PANTHER HEAD Image

BAD CAT PANTHER HEAD

- 35W, guitar head unit, 10 tube chassis, preamp: 4 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 4 X 6V6, rectifier: 5AR4, two channels, front black control panel, two inputs (one per channel), 12 black knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, five-way mid sweep, t, Ch. 2: v,...

BAD CAT HOT CAT 15W HEAD Image

BAD CAT HOT CAT 15W HEAD

- 15W, head-unit only, Class A power, seven tube chassis,preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL84, 5AR4/solid-staterectifier, dual channels, front control panel, two inputs, eight chicken head knobs (v, g, e, level, b, t, brilliance, MV), choice...

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BAD CAT ALLEY CAT

- 7.5W, 1-12 in. Bad Cat proprietary Celestion speaker combo, Class A all-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL84, two switchable channels, front control panel, single input, five knobs (Ch. 1: v, Ch. 2: g, b, t, MV), line out, mul...

BAD CAT BOBCAT 5 COMBO Image

BAD CAT BOBCAT 5 COMBO

- 5W, 1-12 in. custom Celestion speaker, all tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 6SL7, power: 1 X 6V6, front control panel, four chicken head knobs (g, tone, reverb, MV), rip switch, effects loop, black covering, light brown grille, 40 lbs., current...

BAD CAT Black Cat 15 112 Combo Image

BAD CAT Black Cat 15 112 Combo

- 15W, 1-12 in. custom Celestion speaker, Class A all tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL84, GZ34 rectifier, dual channels, front control panel, ten chicken knobs (Ch 1: v, b, t, MV, Ch. 2: v, tone, b, t, MV, presence),...

BAD CAT BOBCAT 20 COMBO Image

BAD CAT BOBCAT 20 COMBO

- 20W, 1-12 in. custom Celestion speaker, all tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 6SL7, power: 2 X 6V6, front control panel, four chicken head knobs (g, tone, reverb, MV), rip switch, boost switch, effects loop, black covering, light brown grille, 40...

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BAD CAT BC-50

- 50W, guitar head-unit, five-tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, solid-state rectifier, two channels, front black control panel, single input, seven black knobs (off/standby/on power, p, b, m, t, v1, v2), rear panel: two spea...

BAD CAT TREM CAT HEAD Image

BAD CAT TREM CAT HEAD

- 30W, head-unit only, Class A, single channel, tremolo, reverb, all-tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7 and EF86, power: 4 X EL84, rectifier: GZ34, front black control panel, two inputs, 10 black chickenhead knobs (v, tone, select, b, t, s, d,...

BAD CAT LIL' 15 Image

BAD CAT LIL' 15

- 15W, guitar head-unit, Class A/B five-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL84, two channels, front black control panel, single input, five black knobs (v, g, tone, cut, MV), channel switch, rear panel: off/standby/on po...

BAD CAT MINI CAT II 112 COMBO Image

BAD CAT MINI CAT II 112 COMBO

- 5W, 1-12 in. speaker combo, Class A, single channel, all-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, power: EL84, front black control panel, single input, four black chickenhead knobs (v, b, t, MV), speaker outputs, line outputs, available in variou...

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BAD CAT CLASSIC DELUXE

- 20W, 1-12 in. speaker, guitar combo, seven-tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AT7, 2 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6, GZ34 rectifier, front black control panel, single input, four knobs (v, t, b, r), standby switch, power switch, available in various co...

BAD CAT BOBCAT 5/100 COMBO Image

BAD CAT BOBCAT 5/100 COMBO

- 100W (switchable to 5W), 1-12 in. custom Celestion speaker, all tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 6SL7, power: 1 X 6V6, front control panel, four chicken head knobs (g, tone, reverb, MV), rip switch, effects loop, black covering, light brown gril...

BAD CAT HOT CAT 30W HEAD Image

BAD CAT HOT CAT 30W HEAD

- 30W, head-unit only, Class A power, seven tube chassis,preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, 5AR4/solid-state rectifier, dual channels, front control panel, two inputs, eight chicken head knobs (v, g, e, level, b, t, brilliance, MV), choice...

BAD CAT BLACK CAT 30 HEAD Image

BAD CAT BLACK CAT 30 HEAD

- 30W, head-unit only, Class A all tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, EF86, power: 4 X EL84, 5AR4 rectifier, dual channels, front control panel, four inputs (two per channel), nine chicken knobs (Ch 1: v, b, t, Ch. 2: v, 5-position tone, b, t...

BAD CAT Lil' 15 1-12 Combo Image

BAD CAT Lil' 15 1-12 Combo

- similar to the Lil' 15 Head, except in combo configuration with 1-12 in. speaker and an expanded control panel that has individual power and standby switches on the front, standard black covering with black corners and a black handle, 14...

BAD CAT CUB III 15 HEAD Image

BAD CAT CUB III 15 HEAD

- 15W, head-unit only, four tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL84, GZ34 rectifier, single channel, front control panel, six chicken head knobs (v, b, t, tone, presence, K-master), effects loop, choice of color covering,...

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BAD CAT LYNX

- 50W, guitar head unit, seven tube chassis, preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, rectifier: 1 X 5AR4, two channels, front black control panel, two inputs (one per channel), 10 black knobs (v, five-way tone, g, edge, b, m, five-way mid boost...

BAD CAT Hot Cat 30W Reverb Head Image

BAD CAT Hot Cat 30W Reverb Head

- similar to the Hot Cat 30W Head, except has a tube buffered reverb circuit, two switchable channels, 10 control knobs (Ch. 1: v, five-way tone selector, r, Ch. 2: g, edge, level, b, t, brilliance, MV), a mid-cut boost switch, and a tube b...

BAD CAT Cub III 15 112 Combo Image

BAD CAT Cub III 15 112 Combo

- 15W, 1-12 in. Celestion speaker, four tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL84, GZ34 rectifier, single channel, front control panel, six chicken head knobs (v, b, t, tone, presence, K-master), effects loop, choice of col...

BAD CAT Black Cat 30 Reverb Head Image

BAD CAT Black Cat 30 Reverb Head

- similar to the Black Cat Head except has reverb, two additional 12AX7 tubes, and ten control knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, t, Ch. 2: v, tone, b, t, r, cut MV), 58 lbs., mfg. 2000-present.

BAD CAT CUB III 30 HEAD Image

BAD CAT CUB III 30 HEAD

- 30W, head-unit only, six tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 4 X EL84, 5AR4 rectifier, single channel, front control panel, six chicken head knobs (v, b, t, tone, presence, K-master), effects loop, foot switch included, choi...