Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo

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Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo

Bad Cat

Black Cat 1x12 Combo

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597520
Brand: Bad Cat
Model: Black Cat 1x12 Combo
Price: $2,418.90

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The Black Cat is a focused, high-quality amp that delivers serious Bad Cat tone in a manageable 1x12 format. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a premium clean platform with a touch of grit, especially those leaning towards classic rock, blues, and roots music. Don't expect a huge range of sounds, but what it *does* do, it does exceptionally well.

Product Description

  • Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 Combo
  • Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
  • Channels: 2
  • Power: 20 Watt
  • Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power amp tubes: 2 x EL84
  • Equipped with: 1 x 12’ Bad Cat Exclusive Custom UK Made Celestion V30 speaker
  • Controls: Volume 1
  • Master 1
  • Volume 2
  • Master 2
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Intensity
  • Speed
  • Reverb
  • Switch: Channel 1/2
  • Tremolo On/Off
  • Effects: Bias-Modulated Tremolo
  • Reverb
  • FX loop: Transparent Buffered FX Loop
  • Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop Send/Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Footswitch connection: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Line Out: 6.3 mm jack
  • Speaker outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm
  • 2 x 8 Ohm
  • 1 x 16 Ohm
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 60.3 x 26 x 48.3 cm
  • Weight: 21.3 kg
  • Includes padded protective cover and 2-way footswitch
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional clean headroom for a 20W amp, surprisingly loud.
  • • Bad Cat’s signature high-end clarity and responsiveness.
  • • UK-made Celestion V30 delivers a focused, articulate tone.
  • • Robust build quality; feels like a tank, ready for gigging.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels at specific rock/blues sounds.
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • Tremolo isn’t the most nuanced or inspiring effect.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 20
Tubes 3 x 12AX7 preamp, 2 x EL84 power
Speaker 1 x 12’ Bad Cat Custom Celestion V30
Channels 2
Effects Bias-Modulated Tremolo, Reverb, Buffered FX Loop
Weight 21.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Black Cat's clean is tighter and more focused, lacking the 'openness' of a Deluxe, but offering more headroom before breakup.
It’s a digital reverb simulation – very usable, but not a true spring reverb sound.
The Cut control acts as a mid-range scoop, allowing you to tame harshness and shape the overall tonal character.

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