{"product_id":"bad-cat-mod-shop-hot-cat-50-combo","title":"Bad Cat Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bad Cat Mod Shop Hot Cat 50 Combo delivers the unmistakable roar and clarity that made the Hot Cat one of the most beloved high-gain tube amps ever produced—now refined through Bad Cat’s Mod Shop for even greater tonal range and responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandbuilt in Costa Mesa, California, this 50-watt tube combo blends classic British muscle with modern flexibility, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in a professional touring rig. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAt the heart of the Hot Cat 50 is a powerful EL34-driven output section paired with four 12AX7 preamp tubes, delivering dynamic response, rich harmonic overtones, and authoritative punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fully independent channels each feature Low and High modes, giving players access to four distinct voices—from expansive, glassy cleans to aggressive British crunch and modern high-gain saturation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe shared Treble, Middle, and Bass EQ section allows for precise tonal shaping across both channels, while a redesigned presence circuit keeps the top end articulate and musical at any volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent gain and volume controls per channel make dialing in balanced tones effortless, and a global master volume ensures you can push the amp’s natural tube response while keeping levels manageable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHoused in a resonant open-back Baltic birch cabinet and loaded with a Celestion Bad Cat custom 12\" speaker, the Hot Cat 50 Combo produces wide dispersion, impressive clarity, and touch-sensitive response that reacts directly to your playing dynamics. 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