Bad Cat Cub 1x12 Combo
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Bad Cat
Cub 1x12 Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
597482
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Cub 1x12 Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bad Cat Cub is a serious contender for players wanting a boutique amp with a killer mid-range growl. It’s got that classic American amp tone – think early SRV – but in a manageable, gig-friendly package. Perfect for blues, rock, and even some lighter jazz players who appreciate a refined, powerful clean platform and a creamy overdrive.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Cub 1x12 Combo
- Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 1
- Power: 30 Watt
- Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x EL34
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Controls: Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Presence
- Master 1
- Master 2
- Reverb
- Switch: Lo (Clean) /Hi (OD) Gain modes
- Master Volume 1/2
- Effects: Reverb
- FX loop: Transparent Buffered FX Loop
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Loop: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch: 6.3 mm Jack
- Line Out: 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm
- 2 x 8 Ohm
- 1 x 16 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
- 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
- • The Celestion Vintage 30 speaker delivers a focused, powerful, and articulate tone.
- • Bad Cat's renowned preamp design provides a sweet, responsive overdrive with excellent clarity.
- • The dual Master controls offer precise dynamic control and a wide range of volume levels.
- • Robust, all-point hand-wired construction ensures exceptional reliability and longevity.
CONS
- • The 30-watt output, while versatile, may lack headroom for extremely loud stage environments.
- • The single channel design, while excellent, limits tonal flexibility compared to multi-channel amps.
- • The footprint, while compact, is still relatively heavy for a 1x12 combo.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
30
Tubes
3 x 12AX7 (Preamp), 2 x EL34 (Power)
Speaker
1 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30
Channels
2 (Clean/Overdrive)
Effects
Reverb, FX Loop
Weight
21.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The clean channel is surprisingly articulate and dynamic, offering a balanced response—not overly bright or scooped, making it a versatile platform for pedals.
It’s a classic spring reverb, adding a warm, natural ambience – not overly splashy, but definitely usable and adds to the vintage vibe.
While it excels with lower-to-medium output pickups, it can handle hotter pickups; the Master controls are key to taming the gain and retaining clarity.
