Bad Cat Hot Cat 1x12 Combo
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Bad Cat
Hot Cat 1x12 Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
597437
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Hot Cat 1x12 Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hot Cat is a serious contender if you're chasing a focused, powerful rock tone. It's built like a tank and delivers that classic Bad Cat midrange punch—perfect for blues, classic rock, and anything needing a bit of grit. It's not a do-everything amp, but it *nails* what it does.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Hot Cat 1x12 Combo
- Tube combo for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- Power: 45 Watt
- Preamp tubes: 4 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x EL34
- Equipped with: 1x12’ Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Controls: Gain 1
- Gain 2
- Bass
- Treble
- Volume 1
- Volume 2
- Master
- Presence
- Reverb
- Switch: Channel 1/2
- Lo (Gain) / Hi (Gain)
- Effects: Reverb
- FX loop: Transparent Buffered FX Loop
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX loop input: 2 x 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
- • Exceptional clean headroom, surprisingly responsive at lower volumes.
- • Bad Cat's signature midrange focus cuts through any mix effortlessly.
- • The Celestion Vintage 30 delivers a classic, powerful rock tone.
- • Robust build quality; clearly designed for gigging and lasting years.
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at rock, less suited for extreme genres.
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • 45 watts can be loud; may be too much for home practice without attenuation.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
45
Tubes
4 x 12AX7 (Preamp), 2 x EL34 (Power Amp)
Speaker
1x12” Celestion Vintage 30
Channels
2 (Clean/Lead)
Effects
Spring Reverb
Weight
21.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The clean channel is quite transparent, so it takes pedals exceptionally well, especially overdrive and boost pedals to add some extra edge.
Yes, it’s a classic spring reverb, offering a lush, vintage vibe; it’s not overly splashy, but adds a nice depth to the sound.
The Hot Cat's midrange focus and Bad Cat’s voicing creates a distinct, powerful character that many other amps simply don't achieve, making it stand out from the crowd.
