Bad Cat Jet Black 1x12 Combo

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Bad Cat Jet Black 1x12 Combo

Bad Cat

Jet Black 1x12 Combo

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597511
Brand: Bad Cat
Model: Jet Black 1x12 Combo
Price: $2,638.90

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The Bad Cat Jet Black is a beautifully voiced, American-made amp that delivers serious punch and clarity. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a boutique amp with a killer clean platform and a searing overdrive when pushed – think classic rock, blues, and even modern tones with a vintage vibe. This is for the player who appreciates a focused, high-quality sound over endless menu options.

Product Description

  • Bad Cat Jet Black 1x12 Combo
  • Tube combo for electric guitar
  • Channels: 2
  • Power: 38 Watt
  • Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power amp tubes: 4 x EL84
  • Equipped with: 1x 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
  • Controls: Volume 1
  • Master 1
  • Volume 2
  • Master 2
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Intensity
  • Speed
  • Reverb
  • Switch: Channel 1/2
  • Tremolo On/Off
  • Effects: Reverb and tremolo
  • FX loop: Transparent Buffered FX Loop
  • Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Footswitch connection: 6.3 mm jack
  • Line Out: 6.3 mm jack
  • 6.3 mm Jack speaker outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm
  • 2 x 8 Ohm
  • 1 x 16 Ohm
  • 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 for a 38W amp.
  • • Vintage 30 speaker delivers a focused, powerful response.
  • • Bad Cat's signature, harmonically rich preamp tone.
  • • Solid, road-worthy construction with premium components.
CONS
  • • Relatively heavy for a 1x12 combo, transport isn't ideal.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to more complex amps.
  • • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 38
Tubes 3 x 12AX7 Preamp, 4 x EL84 Power
Speaker 1 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30
Channels 2
Effects Reverb & Tremolo
Weight 21.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Jet Black's clean is tighter and more articulate than a Deluxe Reverb; it has less of a 'soak' and more defined low-end, but still retains a very pleasing warmth.
No, the Bad Cat tremolo has a more aggressive, almost pulsating character – less subtle than a Fender, but very usable for a range of styles.
While it excels in classic tones, it can handle hotter pickups, but the overdrive character leans towards a more mid-focused, vintage rock sound rather than a modern high-gain distortion.

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