Bad Cat Cub V 40 Handwired EL84 15w 1x12 Tube Combo

Overview

The Bad Cat Cub V carries forward one of the most revered circuits in the company’s history, now reimagined with true point-to-point hand-wired construction and modern refinements. Built in Costa Mesa, California, the Cub V blends vintage-inspired response with expanded flexibility, delivering articulate cleans, harmonically rich drive, and dynamic touch sensitivity.

This 15-watt 1x12 combo runs on a pair of EL84s and features switchable EF86 and 12AX7 preamp stages, opening up a wide tonal spectrum—from chimey, touch-sensitive clarity to thicker, more aggressive textures. A tube-driven spring reverb, dual footswitchable master volumes, buffered effects loop, and UK-made Celestion 12" custom Bad Cat speaker round out a design that feels equally at home in the studio or on stage.

Highlights

• True point-to-point hand-wired construction
• Switchable EF86 / 12AX7 preamp voicing
• 15 watts via 2x EL84 power section
• Tube-driven spring reverb and buffered FX loop
• Built in Costa Mesa, CA with custom Bad Cat transformers

Specifications

Body

• Cabinet: Voidless Baltic Birch
• Construction: Ultra-Durable Heather Tolex with Premium Leather Corners
• Chassis: Heavy Duty Aluminum
• Speaker: UK Made 12” Celestion Custom Bad Cat
• Dimensions: 23.75” W x 10.25” D x 19” H
• Cover: Included

Hardware

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
• Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 5 x 12AX7
• Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4
• Transformers: Custom Bad Cat Transformer Set
• Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, 16 Ohm Switchable
• Footswitch: 2-Button (Included)

Electronics

• Power: 15 Watts
• Preamp: Switchable 12AX7 / EF86
• Master Volumes: Dual, Footswitchable
• EQ: Linear Bass and Treble
• Depth Control: 4-Way
• Reverb: Tube-Driven Spring
• Effects Loop: Buffered
• DC Filament Heaters in Preamp

Miscellaneous

• Made In: Costa Mesa, California, USA
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
  

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