Bad Cat Cub V EL84 Head
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Bad Cat
Cub V EL84 Head
Product Info
Article Number:
602855
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Cub V EL84 Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bad Cat Cub V EL84 is a beautifully built, compact amp delivering a remarkably wide range of tones. It's a superb choice for players seeking a high-quality, hand-wired amp with a distinct EL84 character – perfect for blues, rock, and even lighter jazz styles where nuanced dynamics are key.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Cub V EL84 Head
- Tube Head for Electric Guitar
- Point-to-point hand-wired design
- Wide sound spectrum
- Improved clarity
- note definition and response
- Switchable 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes for different gain types
- The preamp tubes and two master volumes can also be switched by foot
- Includes 2-way footswitch
- Handmade in USA
- *Technical data: *
- One channel
- Power: 15 watts
- Preamp tubes: Three 12AX7 and one EF86
- Power tubes: Two EL84
- Controls: Gain
- Depth
- Bass
- Treble
- Reverb
- Master 1 & 2
- Switch: Preamp Tubes
- Master volume
- Speaker outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Impedance selector: 1 x 4 ohm/2 x 8 ohm
- 1 x 8 ohm/2 x 16 ohm
- 1 x 16 ohm
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 38 x 38 cm
- Weight: 14 kg
PROS
- • Hand-wired construction ensures exceptional reliability and tonal purity
- • EL84 power tubes deliver a dynamic, chimey, and responsive clean/crunch
- • Switchable preamp tubes offer a surprising range of gain textures
- • The Cut control provides precise midrange shaping for modern tones.
CONS
- • The 15-watt output is limiting for very loud stage environments
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists
- • Single channel design lacks flexibility for complex tonal programming.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
15
Tubes
Three 12AX7, one EF86, two EL84
Channels
1
Effects
Reverb (built-in)
Speaker Output
2x 6.3mm jack, selectable impedance
Weight
14 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EF86 adds a smoother, more compressed gain character, offering a slightly less aggressive and more vocal-like distortion than the 12AX7's more aggressive edge.
The reverb is a classic spring reverb, offering that characteristic warm, decaying ambience.
While versatile, the 15 watts and EL84 power tubes aren’t ideal for truly high-gain metal – it excels in more moderate rock and blues scenarios.
