Black Cat Head
Mark Sampson's Mod Shop revision of the Black Cat 30 head — big, round cleans on the edge of breakup paired with a footswitchable overdrive channel.
About this amp
The Mod Shop Black Cat Head is Mark Sampson’s 2024 revision of Bad Cat’s award-winning Black Cat 30, a handcrafted limited-edition amp built for round, edge-of-breakup cleans and a footswitchable overdrive channel. Single-channel design with dual switchable master volumes, studio-quality reverb, and a buffered effects loop.
Specs
| Wattage | 20W |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL84 |
| Channels | Single channel with Clean/Overdrive gain selector switch |
| Onboard Effects | Studio-quality reverb |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| Impedance Options | 4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohm speaker outputs |
| Extras | Two switchable master volumes, 2-button footswitch (Clean/OD and Master One/Two), line out |
| Construction | Baltic birch cabinet |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited |
| Weight | 31 lbs (head) |
| Dimensions | 20.75in W x 10.25in D x 10.5in H |
Quick answers
- How much does the Black Cat Head cost?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it at $2,399.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Black Cat Head still available?
- Yes. Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Black Cat Head?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers. Where it's built: Designed and built in Southern California. It's listed here as a tube head 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.