Bad Cat Hot Cat Head
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Bad Cat
Hot Cat Head
Product Info
Article Number:
597523
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Hot Cat Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bad Cat Hot Cat Head is a seriously impressive amp – think late '60s Marshall vibe, but with a more refined, American-made touch. It’s built like a tank and sounds fantastic for rock, blues, and anything needing that classic British crunch. This is a dream amp for players who want high-quality tone without the extreme expense of some boutique offerings.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Hot Cat Head
- All-Tube Electric Guitar Top
- Channels: 2
- Power: 45 Watt
- Preamo tubes: 4 x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2 x EL34
- Controls: Gain 1
- Gain 2
- Bass
- Treble
- Volume 1
- Volume 2
- Master
- Presence
- Reverb
- Switch: Channel 1/2
- Lo (Gain) / Hi (Gain)
- Effects: Reverb
- 6.3 mm speaker outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm
- 2 x 8 Ohm
- 1 x 16 Ohm
- 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
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 53 x 26 x 25 cm
- Weight: 14.1 kg
- Includes padded protective cover and 2-way footswitch
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wired construction ensures exceptional reliability and longevity.
- • EL34 power tubes deliver a signature British amp warmth and bite.
- • Dual channels offer flexibility from clean to high-gain overdrive.
- • Buffered effects loop maintains signal integrity with pedalboards.
CONS
- • 45 watts might be limiting for very loud stage environments.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • Limited EQ controls compared to more complex modern amps.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
45
Tubes
4 x 12AX7 preamp, 2 x EL34 power
Channels
2
Effects
Spring Reverb
Speaker Output
2 x 4 Ohm, 2 x 8 Ohm, 1 x 16 Ohm
Weight
14.1 kg
Similar Products
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
It shares that British vibe but has more EL34-driven power and a slightly tighter low end than the Vox's more airy character.
Yes, it's a classic spring reverb, but the level is fixed – it’s a nice touch, but not a particularly versatile reverb.
The 'Lo' setting provides a lower gain, more moderate overdrive, while 'Hi' pushes the amp into higher gain territory for more aggressive tones.
