Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Combo
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Bad Cat
Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
622718
Brand:
Bad Cat
Model:
Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Black Cat 30 is a seriously good-sounding little amp – think cranked British tones in a manageable package. It's got that Bad Cat mojo, with a responsive feel and a fantastic speaker. It's perfect for players who crave classic rock and blues tones and appreciate high-quality craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Combo
- Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Handmade in Costa Mesa with engraved control panels and exclusive Mod Shop details
- 2 channels
- Power: 20 watts
- Preamplifier tubes: 3x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 4 x EL84
- Equipped with: 1x 12" Bad Cat Exclusive Custom UK Made Celestion speaker
- Controls: Volume 1
- Master 1
- Volume 2
- Master 2
- Treble
- Bass
- Tremolo Intensity & Speed
- Reverb
- Switch: Channel 1/2
- Tremolo On/Off
- Effects: Studio Quality Reverb
- Bias-Modulated Tremolo
- Effect loop: Buffered
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX loop Send & Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker outputs: 1x 16 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
- 1x 8 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
- 1x 4 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
- 2x 8 ohms (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- 2x 4 ohms (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 57.8 x 26.4 x 48.3 cm
- Weight: 21.8 kg
- Includes 2-way footsswitch
- Handmade in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wired construction ensures exceptional reliability and tone clarity.
- • The Celestion speaker delivers a focused, articulate British sound.
- • Mod Shop details and engraved panels elevate the amp’s aesthetic appeal.
- • 20 watts provides a surprisingly loud, responsive, and dynamic experience.
CONS
- • The tremolo, while good, lacks the versatility of some higher-end units.
- • The price point places it firmly in the premium-priced amplifier category.
- • Limited clean headroom may not suit players needing pristine, sparkling cleans.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Tubes
3x 12AX7 preamp, 4 x EL84 power
Speaker
1x 12 in Bad Cat Custom Celestion
Channels
2
Effects
Buffered Effects Loop, Studio Quality Reverb, Bias-Modulated Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 38 lbs (estimated based on similar Bad Cat models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It shares the British vibe, but the Bad Cat has a tighter low end and more immediate response, lacking the AC30’s characteristic chime.
The speed range is more suited to classic tremolo effects than subtle vibrato; it leans towards a more pronounced shimmer.
