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Bad Cat Black Cat 15 Reverb Handwired 15W 1x12" Guitar Amp Combo

Hand-Wired 15-Watt, 2 Channel, EL84 Combo With Reverb

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SKU: BLC15R-K112

Product Description

Bad Cat have been making professional-level, hand-wired, boutique amps in the USA since 2000, building a reputation for their high build and sound quality. The Black Cat 15 Combo is no exception, offering 2 channels of bright, direct, and punchy tone.

Sound

Much of the Black Cat's tonal character stems from the EL84 valves in the power amp section. EL84s are known for their focused, bright, and clear sound with a tightness that sounds great when overdriven. Whether you're looking for bell-like cleans or aggressive gritty tones the EL84s in the Black Cat will provide the sound you need.

The Black Cat's tone varies depending on which of the two channels you're using thanks to the different preamp valves in each. Channel one uses a 12AX7 preamp which provides a warmer and smoother tone with more midrange emphasis to help cut through the mix. Channel two uses an EF86 preamp which gives the Black Cat a more aggressive character which is great for when your sound needs more punch and grit. Whether you're going for crystal clear blues tones or aggressive rock tones, the Bad Cat proprietary Celestion speaker will keep it sounding crisp.

This amp also features built-in valve spring reverb for adding a little extra life to your tone whether you're looking for retro twang or something more ambient.

Functionality

While the Black Cat is capable of producing some classic amp tones, it is still very much a modern amp. On the rear of the amp is a Full/Half power switch; use full power if you need high headroom and the full 15-watts of power, or drop it down it to half-power and get great gain sounds at a lower volume. There's an onboard FX loop which allows you to place certain effects (usually modulation) in between the preamp and power amp sections of the amp - especially useful if you like amp distortion but don't want to distort your modulation effects.

Specifications

  • Power: 15 Watts Class A
  • Channels: 2
  • Speaker: 12″ Bad Cat Proprietary Celestion Speaker
  • Impedance: 4, 8, 16 ohms
  • Cabinet Material: 11 ply Baltic Birch
  • Power Valves: 2 x EL84
  • Preamp Channel 1: 12AX7
  • Preamp Channel 2: EF86
  • Reverb: 2 x 12AX7
  • Rectifier Valve: GZ34

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