The Bad Cat Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 is a serious all-in-one tube combo built for guitarists who need wide-range tones without giving up feel, response, or volume. Designed and built in Costa Mesa, California, this 50-watt 1x12 pairs the Hot Cat platform’s big cleans, aggressive crunch, and high-gain capability with a basketweave grille for a classic, no-nonsense look.

The Hot Cat 50 runs a pair of EL34 power tubes and four 12AX7 preamp tubes through a custom Bad Cat 12" Celestion speaker. Its two-channel layout covers a lot of ground, from glassy clean tones to classic rock punch and more aggressive high-gain sounds, with Lo and Hi modes adding another layer of control to each channel.

Both channels have independent gain and volume controls, with shared TMB EQ, global master volume, and presence. Studio-quality reverb, a buffered effects loop, line out, and individual 4, 8, and 16-ohm speaker outputs make this a flexible centerpiece for a live rig, studio setup, or pedalboard-heavy player.

The Baltic birch cabinet keeps the combo solid and road-ready, while the included two-button footswitch handles channel and mode switching. A fitted cover is included.

Highlights

• Bad Cat Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 1x12 tube combo
• Basketweave grille
• Designed and built in Costa Mesa, California
• 50 watts from a pair of EL34 power tubes
• Two channels with Lo and Hi modes
• Custom Bad Cat 12" Celestion speaker
• Independent gain and volume controls per channel
• Studio-quality reverb
• Buffered effects loop and line out
• Two-button channel and mode footswitch included
• Fitted cover included

Specifications

Amplifier

• Model: Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 Combo
• Amplifier Type: Tube Combo
• Output Power: 50 Watts
• Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
• Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
• Channels: Clean and Overdrive
• Modes: Lo and Hi
• EQ: Shared Treble, Middle, Bass
• Master Controls: Global Master Volume and Presence
• Speaker: Custom Bad Cat 12" Celestion
• Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, and 16 Ohm
• Effects Loop: Buffered
• Line Out: Yes
• Reverb: Studio Quality

Cabinet

• Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch
• Grille: Basketweave
• Width: 23.75"
• Depth: 10.25"
• Height: 19"

Miscellaneous

• Footswitch: Two-Button Footswitch for Channel and Mode Switching
• Included: Fitted Cover
• Country of Origin: USA
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

At Tone Shop Guitars, we bring in gear with real character, not just familiar names on a spec sheet. Every amp we carry is inspected by our team and chosen for tone, condition, and musical usefulness. When you buy from Tone Shop, you are getting something we would be excited to plug into ourselves.