Bad Cat Jet Black Head
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Bad Cat
Jet Black Head
Product Info
Article Number:
602615
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Jet Black Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bad Cat Jet Black Head is a focused, high-quality amp built for players who want a specific sound. It's got that classic Bad Cat vibe – responsive, touch-sensitive, and delivers a fantastic EL84 driven overdrive. Perfect for rock, blues, and anyone seeking a premium-voiced amp without the need for a ton of extra features.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Jet Black Head
- Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Dynamic and responsive - shape your sound with the touch and volume controls
- Each of the two channels has its own input volume control and a master volume control
- 2 Channels
- Power: 38 W
- Preamp tubes: 3x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 4x EL84
- 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
- Effect loop-ins: Transparent Buffered FX Loop
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Loop: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch: 6.3 mm jack
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm
- 2 x 8 Ohm
- 1 x 16 Ohm
- each 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 52.7 x 25.4 x 26.4 cm
- Weight: 14.1 kg
- Includes padded protective cover and 2-way foot switch
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Bad Cat’s signature responsiveness thrives; nuanced dynamics with subtle picking.
- • EL84 power section delivers a creamy, harmonically rich overdrive character.
- • Dual channel design offers clean headroom and searing lead tones with ease.
- • Robust construction; clearly built to withstand the rigors of gigging life.
CONS
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many gigging musicians.
- • Limited versatility; excels in rock/blues, less suited for clean, modern tones.
- • Relatively heavy for transport; requires a road case and strong back.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
38W
Tubes
3x 12AX7 preamp, 4x EL84 power
Channels
2 (Clean/Lead)
Effects
Reverb, Tremolo, Buffered FX Loop
Speaker Output
2x 4 Ohm, 2x 8 Ohm, 1x 16 Ohm
Weight
14.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adjusts the tremolo depth, controlling the intensity of the tremolo effect – from subtle pulsations to a more pronounced warble.
It's a spring reverb, offering a classic, slightly diffused and airy ambiance, but not overly lush or long-decaying.
It's positioned as a more compact and focused option than some of their larger offerings, retaining the core Bad Cat tone but in a more manageable package.
