Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head

The Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head represents the latest evolution of one of the company's most celebrated high-gain amplifiers, combining exceptional tonal versatility with the dynamic response and craftsmanship that have defined Bad Cat for more than 25 years. Designed and built in Costa Mesa, California, this 50-watt all-tube amplifier features a redesigned power section, custom-wound Bad Cat transformers, and two independent channels with selectable Lo and Hi gain modes. From sparkling American-style cleans and vintage crunch to aggressive modern high-gain tones, the Hot Cat 50 delivers a remarkable range of sounds with outstanding clarity, articulation, and touch sensitivity.

Powered by a pair of EL34 power tubes and four 12AX7 preamp tubes, the Hot Cat 50 offers rich harmonic content, punchy midrange, and exceptional dynamic response. The clean channel produces expansive, glassy tones in Lo mode, while Hi mode introduces additional drive and bite for expressive blues, country, and classic rock sounds. The overdrive channel draws inspiration from classic British high-gain amplifiers, delivering everything from muscular rock crunch to saturated, modern distortion. Independent gain and volume controls for each channel, a shared three-band EQ, and global master volume and presence controls provide extensive tonal shaping without unnecessary complexity.

Built for professional stage and studio applications, the Hot Cat 50 features studio-quality onboard reverb, a buffered effects loop for seamless pedal integration, and a dedicated line output for additional routing flexibility. Individual 4, 8, and 16-ohm speaker outputs accommodate a variety of cabinet configurations, while the included two-button footswitch provides convenient control over channel selection and gain modes. Housed in a rugged Baltic birch cabinet, the Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Head delivers boutique American craftsmanship, powerful performance, and exceptional versatility for players who demand uncompromising tone.

Specs: 50-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head; designed and built in Costa Mesa, California; two EL34 power tubes; four 12AX7 preamp tubes; custom-wound Bad Cat transformers; two independent clean and overdrive channels; selectable Lo and Hi gain modes for each channel; independent gain and volume controls per channel; shared treble, middle and bass EQ; global master volume and presence controls; studio-quality onboard reverb; buffered effects loop; dedicated line output; individual 4-ohm, 8-ohm and 16-ohm speaker outputs; Baltic birch cabinet construction; 20.75" width; 10.25" depth; 10.5" height; 120V operation; black finish; two-button channel and mode footswitch and amplifier cover included.