Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mark Sampson Mod Shop 50w 1x12 Tube Combo

Overview

The Hot Cat 50 is the latest evolution of Bad Cat’s high-gain flagship platform, built for players who need serious range without compromise. This Mark Sampson Mod Shop 1x12 combo features a redesigned 50-watt power section, dual channels with switchable Lo and Hi modes, and a more flexible EQ, delivering everything from expansive cleans to aggressive, modded high-gain tones.

Where the Black Cat leans vintage and expressive, the Hot Cat 50 is about bold contrast—big, glassy cleans on one side and punchy crunch to saturated lead tones on the other. Designed and built in Costa Mesa, CA, it’s loaded with real-world features including a buffered effects loop, studio-quality reverb, line out, and a two-button footswitch. This is a serious, stage-ready centerpiece that takes pedals and rack effects in stride.

Highlights

• 50 watts with 2x EL34 power section for punch and headroom
• Two channels (Clean and OD) with independent Gain and Volume
• Switchable Lo and Hi gain modes for expanded tonal range
• Custom-wound Bad Cat transformers and Celestion 12" speaker
• Built in Costa Mesa, CA with Baltic birch cabinet construction

Specifications

Body

• Cabinet: Baltic Birch
• Configuration: 1x12 Combo
• Speaker: Custom Bad Cat 12” Celestion
• Cover: Included

Hardware

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
• Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
• Speaker Outputs: Individual 4, 8, 16 ohm
• Footswitch: Two-Button (Channel and Mode) Included

Electronics

• Power: 50 Watts
• Channels: 2 (Clean and Overdrive)
• Modes: Lo and Hi (Per Channel)
• EQ: Shared TMB (Treble, Middle, Bass)
• Controls:
• Independent Gain and Volume per Channel
• Global Master Volume
• Global Presence
• Reverb: Studio Quality
• Effects Loop: Buffered
• Line Out: Yes

Miscellaneous

• Dimensions: 23.75” W x 10.25” D x 19” H
  
• Country of Origin: USA (Costa Mesa, CA)
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

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