{"product_id":"bad-cat-hot-cat-50-mark-sampson-mod-shop-50w-tube-head","title":"Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mark Sampson Mod Shop 50w Tube Head","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mark Sampson Mod Shop 50w Tube Head\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hot Cat 50 is the latest evolution of Bad Cat’s high-gain flagship platform, built for players who demand serious range and authority from a single amp. This Mark Sampson Mod Shop 50-watt head features a redesigned power section, expanded EQ flexibility, two seamless channels, and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes for wide tonal contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom glassy, American-style cleans to punchy classic rock crunch and fully saturated high-gain tones, the Hot Cat 50 is built to cover real ground. Designed and built in Costa Mesa, CA, it’s equipped with studio-quality reverb, a buffered effects loop, direct line out, and a two-button footswitch—making it a true centerpiece for a modern professional rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 watts with 2x EL34 power section for punch and headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo channels (Clean and OD) with independent Gain and Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable Lo and Hi gain modes for expanded tonal range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-wound Bad Cat transformers and Baltic birch construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in Costa Mesa, CA with studio-ready features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: Baltic Birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x EL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Outputs: 4, 8, and 16 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootswitch: Two-Button (Channel and Mode) Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 50 Watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 2 (Clean and Overdrive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModes: Lo and Hi (Per Channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQ: Shared TMB (Treble, Middle, Bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Gain and Volume per Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal Master Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal Presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverb: Studio Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects Loop: Buffered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Out: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 20.75\" W x 10.25\" D x 10.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: USA (Costa Mesa, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tone Shop Guitars, we pride ourselves on offering a curated selection of instruments backed by knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service. Whether you're shopping online or visiting us in person, our goal is to help you find the right guitar and deliver a top-tier experience every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bad Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111187525889,"sku":"HC50MS-HD-120V","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/7056\/files\/BadCatHotCat50MarkSampsonModShop50wTubeHead.png?v=1772121209","url":"https:\/\/www.toneshopguitars.com\/products\/bad-cat-hot-cat-50-mark-sampson-mod-shop-50w-tube-head","provider":"Tone Shop Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}