Bad Cat Cub 1x12 Combo

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Bad Cat Cub 1x12 Combo

Bad Cat

Cub 1x12 Combo

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597482
Brand: Bad Cat
Model: Cub 1x12 Combo
Price: $2,198.90

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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.

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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.

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