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Bad Cat Mark Sampson Modified Black Cat Combo Amplifier 30 Watts
$2,599.99Bad Cat Mark Sampson Modified Black Cat Combo Amp ntroducing the Mod Shop Black Cat 30, a boutique amplifier that redefines classic tone. When Mark Sampson — the mad scientist who sparked the boutique amp revolut...12 Payments of $216.67
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Bad Cat Mark Sampson Modified Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Head 30 Watts
$2,039.00 - $2,399.99Bad Cat Mark Sampson Modified Black Cat Guitar Amp Head Mark Sampson is back! The co-founder of the boutique amp movement returned to Bad Cat in early 2024 with a singular mission: revisiting the legendary Black ...12 Payments of $200.00
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Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Combo 1x12" 30 Watts
$1,869.00 - $2,199.99Introducing the Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Combo! It’s been a crowd favorite for decades and now it’s back better than ever. This vintage amp has been used on countless stages and recording sessions by some of the...12 Payments of $183.33
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Bad Cat Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Cabinet 1x12" 60 Watts 8 Ohms
$699.99Detailed and Powerful! The Bad Cat Black Cat 1 x 12” Cabinet is a mid-size, open back cabinet built for perfect pairing with the Black Cat Head or as an addition to the Black Cat Combo. This 1 x 12" enclosure gives ...12 Payments of $58.33
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Bad Cat Dual Vintage Overdrive Pedal
$229.95 - $269.99Two Ferocious Overdrives in One The Burmese Drive is a hand-crafted, dual-channel overdrive pedal rooted in the iconic BB circuit—but with the growl and soul only Bad Cat can deliver. Whether you're chasing glas...6 Payments of $45.00
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Bad Cat 15 Feet Instrument Cable with Straight Ends
$24.99Bad Cat has produced an instrument cable specifically designed for stage use. Their cable is specially produced for Bad Cat, to yield high durability with ultra-low capacitance and inductance, keeping your signal cl...h m s
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Bad Cat Instrument Cable with Right Angle 15 Feet
$24.99Bad Cat has produced an instrument cable specifically designed for stage use. Their cable is specially produced for Bad Cat, to yield high durability with ultra-low capacitance and inductance, keeping your signal cl...h m s
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Bad Cat 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cab 240 Watts 16 Ohms
$1,499.99Classic Power and Punch The Bad Cat 4x12 cabinet is a classic, closed back cabinet designed to match perfectly with your Bad Cat head. It sounds huge, yet clear and defined, while the Celestion Vintage 30 speake...12 Payments of $125.00
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Bad Cat Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Combo 1x12" 20 Watts
$1,439.00 - $2,399.99Black Cat is different. Sure, we’re going to share some things in common with our forebears, like vacuum tubes, custom transformers, familiar controls and premium Celestion speakers, but what’s under the hood is uni...12 Payments of $200.00
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Bad Cat Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Head 20 Watts
$1,979.00 - $2,199.99The Bad Cat Black Cat Guitar Amplifier Head is about to rock the guitar playing world! Backed by the superior craftsmanship and quality of Bad Cat, this groundbreaking amplifier is sure to become your go-to piece of...12 Payments of $183.33
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Bad Cat Compact 1x12 Cabinet G12H30 30 Watts 8 Ohms
$799.99Big Sound, Powerful Performance, Portable Package: Don't be fooled by its size. The Bad Cat Compact 1x12 Cabinet packs a punch with its open-back design and UK-made Celestion G12H-30 Anniversary Speaker. Enjoy ma...12 Payments of $66.67
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Bad Cat Cover for 112 Extension 112 Combo Cabinet
$79.99Water resistant heavy cotton canvas (Cordura 600 denier) with polyester interlock quarter inch foam padding. Bad Cat Cover for 112 Extension 112 Combo Cabinet Features: Water Resistant Cordura 600 ...4 Payments of $20.00
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Bad Cat Amplifiers
Bad Cat amplifiers are what happens when vintage-inspired tone meets modern muscle. Hand-built in the USA with boutique insides — Class A circuits, rock-solid transformers, and killer touch sensitivity — Bad Cat amps throw down rich harmonics and glassy cleans for players who care more about feel and breakup than fancy screens and modeling. Whether you're after chiming sparkle or thick British grind, you'll find the tones you love with a Bad Cat amp.
Bad Cat Amps: Hand-Built Boutique Tone, Made in the USA
Bad Cat amplifiers are hand-built in the USA using Class A circuits, premium transformers, and point-to-point wiring. Known for rich harmonics, expressive touch sensitivity, and a range that runs from glassy cleans to thick British-inspired breakup, Bad Cat amps deliver boutique tone for players who care about feel and response. American Musical Supply carries Bad Cat amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals with 0% interest financing and VERY fast and free shipping.
What Defines the Bad Cat Sound
Bad Cat amplification is rooted in vintage-inspired circuit design with a modern builder's attention to detail. Every amp uses hand-selected components and true point-to-point wiring, meaning each connection is made by hand rather than through a printed circuit board. The company's designs lean into Class A operation, known for its harmonic richness and natural compression. Roll back your guitar's volume knob, and a Bad Cat amp cleans up smoothly. Dig in with your pick, and the amp responds with more gain and saturation. Bad Cat amps carry a 5-year warranty, reflecting the confidence behind their construction.
Bad Cat Amplifiers Across the Lineup
The Bad Cat lineup covers several power ranges and voicings, each aimed at a different playing scenario.
The Cub V is available in 15-watt (EL84) and 40-watt (EL34) configurations as both a head and combo. It features switchable 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes, tube-driven spring reverb, dual master volumes, and a buffered effects loop. Switching between preamp tubes changes the amp's character significantly, giving you access to different tonal personalities from a single amplifier.
The Black Cat has been one of Bad Cat's most recognized designs, and the recent Mod Shop Black Cat 30, revised by co-founder of the boutique amp movement Mark Sampson, pushes it further with four EL84 power tubes and a revoiced tone stack. For players who need more volume from that same foundation, the Jet Black doubles the output with a second pair of EL84s, delivering 38 watts with independent two-channel operation.
For high-gain players, the Lynx is a 50-watt head with two distinct channels: a classic high-gain voice and an ultra-modern channel built for tight, articulate saturation. It includes a uniquely designed noise gate and a buffered active effects loop.
The Ocelot brings Bad Cat tone into a lunchbox format with Two Notes Torpedo integration for built-in cabinet simulation, selectable 1W/20W power modes, and headphone output for silent playing. It’s a strong option for home recording and smaller stages.
Why Players Choose Bad Cat Amplification
Bad Cat amplifiers occupy a space where craftsmanship and tone take priority over feature count. These aren’t amps loaded with digital modeling or dozens of presets. They’re focused, intentional designs that reward players who shape their sound with their hands, their volume knob, and their pick attack. That focus is why Bad Cat amps show up in studios and on stages where tone quality is paramount. Browse our full selection of guitar amplifiers and see how Bad Cat compares.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Cat Amps
Where are Bad Cat amps made?
Bad Cat amplifiers are hand-built in the USA using point-to-point wiring and hand-selected components.
What is the warranty on Bad Cat amplifiers?
Bad Cat amps come with a 5-year warranty. Speakers are covered for 3 years, parts and accessories for 2 years, and vacuum tubes for 6 months.
Can Bad Cat amps handle high-gain tones?
Yes. The Lynx is specifically designed for modern high-gain playing with tight low-end response, effective midrange shaping, and a built-in noise gate. The Jet Black and Ocelot also reach into higher-gain territory.
Experience Bad Cat Amps at AMS
From the hand-wired Cub V to the high-gain Lynx, Bad Cat amplifiers are built for players who want tone they can feel. American Musical Supply carries the full Bad Cat lineup with 0% interest financing and VERY fast and free shipping, so you can bring boutique amplification home without the wait. Browse our Bad Cat selection and find the amp that responds the way you play.
