Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head 120V
The latest evolution of Bad Cat's 25-year Hot Cat platform — a 50-watt, 2-channel, dual-mode head built for glassy cleans through high-gain.
About this amp
The Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head redesigns Bad Cat’s long-running high-gain platform with a 50-watt power section, two channels (Clean/OD) each with Lo/Hi gain modes, a shared TMB EQ, global master volume and presence, studio-quality reverb, and a buffered effects loop — built to cover everything from glassy cleans to modded high-gain.
Specs
| Wattage | 50W |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 4x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL34 |
| Channels | 2 (Clean, OD), 2 modes (Lo, Hi) |
| EQ | Shared Treble/Mid/Bass circuit, global master volume and presence |
| Onboard Effects | Studio-quality reverb |
| Effects Loop | Buffered |
| Impedance Options | 4, 8, 16 ohm speaker outputs |
| Extras | 2-button footswitch (channel and mode), line out, cover included |
| Construction | Baltic birch cabinet |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited |
| Dimensions | 20.75in W x 10.25in D x 10.5in H |
Quick answers
- How much does the Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head 120V cost?
- Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it at $2,499.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head 120V still available?
- Yes. Bad Cat Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head 120V?
- 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.