Bad Cat Hot Cat 1x12 Combo 35w EL34 BadCat

The Bad Cat Hot Cat 1x12 Combo is a premium, hand-built tube amplifier renowned for its exceptional tone and versatility. This two-channel, 35-watt (or 45-watt in recent iterations, often listed as 45W) combo, powered by EL34 tubes, offers a wide range of sonic possibilities from sparkling cleans to high-gain aggression, making it a favorite among discerning guitarists.

Key Features:

• Power Output: 35W (Older models often 35W, newer models are commonly 45W)
• Tubes: 2x EL34 power tubes, 4x 12AX7 preamp tubes (some sources mention 3x 12AX7 and 1x EF86 in certain models, but for the Hot Cat, 4x 12AX7 is standard).
• Speaker: 1x12" custom UK Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, designed specifically for Bad Cat to optimize its tonal characteristics.
• Channels: Two independent channels, each with its own Gain and Volume controls.
• Gain Modes: Each channel features a selectable Lo/Hi gain mode switch, providing virtually limitless gain combinations from vintage crunch to modern high-gain.
  • Channel 1: Offers immense clean headroom, capable of driving into '70s-like crunch tones.
  • Channel 2: A high-gain channel known for extraordinary string-to-string note definition and rich harmonic content, ranging from crunchy blues to heavy metal.
• EQ: Shared 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) for global tone shaping.
• Global Controls: Master Volume and Presence controls to fine-tune overall output and high-end response.
• Reverb: Studio-quality digital reverb, independently tuned for each channel to ensure lush, immersive sound.
• Effects Loop: Fully buffered, transparent effects loop for seamlessly integrating external pedals without signal degradation.
• Construction: Hand-built in Southern California with custom hand-wound Bad Cat transformers and a durable Baltic birch cabinet.
• Outputs: Multiple speaker outputs (4, 8, 16 ohms, and combinations like 2x4O, 2x8O) for versatile cabinet connections, plus a line-level output for direct recording or additional amplification.
• Footswitch: Included two-button footswitch for convenient channel switching and Lo/Hi gain mode selection.
• Included Accessories: Padded protective cover with embroidered logo.

The Bad Cat Hot Cat 1x12 Combo delivers a rich, three-dimensional tone with exceptional clarity and responsiveness. Its intuitive control layout, combined with the versatility of two channels and multiple gain modes, makes it suitable for a wide array of musical genres and playing styles. Whether you're seeking pristine cleans, classic rock crunch, or searing modern lead tones, the Hot Cat offers outstanding performance for both live gigs and studio recordings.