Bad Cat Era 30 - Head

Since their inception back in 99 Bad Cat amplification have been producing killer tones which has made them a staple in all studios around the world. By continuously seeking innovation Bad Cat are committed to delivering purpose-built products which allows todays player to express themselves in their own, personal way.

Were thrilled to announce that Bad Cat has once again teamed up with legendary amp designer, Mark Sampson! After two decades apart, were excited to see these two influential names back together once again! The Bad Cat Era 30 takes us right back to the early days of Mark Sampsons career. It utilises over 35 years of Sampsons expertise in engineering and artistry.

This 30-watt EL-84 powered amplifier features two independent channels designed for extreme power and versatility. Channel One is powered by an EF86 tube for a harmonically rich, three-dimensional tone with precision tone-shaping controls. Channel Two features a 12AX7 tube, creating a tight, punchy tone with loads of vintage vibe and chime. Each channels gain control acts as a traditional input gain, allowing you to dial in just the right amount of distortion.

One of this amps most exciting features is the addition of six position rotary Depth control. Each step on the switch is individually calibrated with a unique capacitor value to fine tune your Era 30s bass response. The further clockwise you go, the thicker your tone will become.

The fully buffered effects loop allows for crystal clear signal quality. The loop is completely hard bypassed when not plugged in, preserving your signals pure, unaltered path.