Era 30 Head
Mark Sampson-designed hand-wired head with two independently switchable/mixable channels — an EF86-driven channel and a 12AX7-driven channel.
About this amp
Designed by Mark Sampson on his return to Bad Cat, the Era 30 pairs an EF86-driven channel (with a 6-position depth control) against a tighter, punchier 12AX7-driven channel, each with independent gain and volume, switchable or mixable via the included 2-button footswitch. Point-to-point hand-wired with a custom Bad Cat transformer set.
Specs
| Wattage | 30W |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 1x EF86, 3x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 4x EL84 |
| Rectifier | Tube (5AR4) |
| Channels | 2, independently switchable or mixable (EF86 channel + 12AX7 channel) |
| EQ | 6-way Depth + Treble on EF86 channel; linear Bass/Treble on 12AX7 channel; global post-PI master volume |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| Impedance Options | 4/8/16 ohm switch |
| Construction | True point-to-point hand-wired, custom Bad Cat transformer set by Pacific Transformers, heavy duty aluminum chassis, voidless Baltic birch cabinet, Heidi Tolex with leather corners |
| Extras | 2-button footswitch included, amp cover included |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited |
| Dimensions | 20.75in W x 10.25in D x 10.5in H |
Quick answers
- How much does the Era 30 Head cost?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it at $3,999.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Era 30 Head still available?
- Yes. Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Era 30 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.