Used 2026 Bad Cat Era 30 Head Black

The Bad Cat Era 30 in Black is a modern boutique amplifier built for players who want unmistakable tube character with exceptional flexibility and feel. Designed in collaboration with legendary amp builder Mark Sampson, the Era 30 delivers rich harmonic complexity, dynamic touch response, and the kind of dimensional tone that reacts to every nuance of your playing. Whether you’re chasing articulate cleans, harmonically dense edge-of-breakup tones, or full-bodied overdrive, this 30-watt head responds with authority and refinement.

At its core, the Era 30 is powered by EL84 tubes and features two fully independent channels, each with its own distinct voice. Channel One, driven by an EF86 preamp tube, offers bold, harmonically rich tones with a unique six-position depth control for shaping low-end response and feel. Channel Two, built around a 12AX7 front end, delivers a more traditional gain structure with responsive bass and treble controls that move seamlessly from pristine clarity to muscular crunch. Independent gain and pre-phase inverter volume controls per channel, paired with a global master volume, allow you to dial in everything from studio-friendly saturation to stage-ready punch.

Hand-wired and built in Costa Mesa, California, the Era 30 features premium components, custom transformers, and a rugged chassis designed for years of reliable performance. Finished in sleek black with Bad Cat’s signature aesthetic, this head blends timeless tube amp tradition with modern control and boutique craftsmanship — equally at home on a professional stage or in a high-end studio environment.

Features:

30-watt all-tube head powered by EL84 tubes; two fully independent channels with distinct voicing; EF86-driven Channel One with six-position depth control; 12AX7-driven Channel Two with responsive bass and treble controls; independent gain and pre-phase inverter volume per channel; global master volume; hand-wired construction; custom Bad Cat transformers; buffered effects loop; switchable 4/8/16-ohm speaker outputs; built in Costa Mesa, California.

Condition: Excellent+.