Black Cat 1x12 Combo
Mark Sampson's Mod Shop revision of the Black Cat 30 combo — two independent channels with bias-modulated tremolo and studio-quality reverb.
About this amp
The Mod Shop Black Cat 1x12 Combo is Mark Sampson’s 2024 revision of the Black Cat 30, a handcrafted limited-edition amp with two independently voiced channels, bias-modulated tremolo, and studio-quality reverb, footswitchable between channel and tremolo.
Specs
| Wattage | 30W |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 4x EL84 |
| Channels | 2, independent gain and volume per channel, shared Bass/Treble/Cut |
| Onboard Effects | Studio-quality reverb, bias-modulated tremolo |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| Impedance Options | 4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohm speaker outputs |
| Extras | 2-button footswitch (channel select and tremolo), line out |
| Construction | Baltic birch cabinet |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited |
| Weight | 48 lbs (combo) |
| Dimensions | 23.75in W x 10.25in D x 19in H |
Quick answers
- How much does the Black Cat 1x12 Combo cost?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it at $2,599.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Black Cat 1x12 Combo still available?
- Yes. Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Black Cat 1x12 Combo?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers. Where it's built: Designed and built in Southern California. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Bad Cat Amplifiers offer?
- Five-year warranty on amplifiers and cabinets for the original retail purchaser, when bought from an authorized dealer. Speakers are covered for 3 years, other parts and accessories for 2 years and tubes for 6 months. Registration and proof of purchase are required, and the warranty is not transferable. Owners pay transportation and insurance for warranty service, and the selling dealer is the first point of contact. Unauthorized modifications may void coverage.