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Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head 30 Watts

The Cub by Bad Cat is a 30Watt, single channel amplifier now with two distinct gain modes, clean and overdrive. Features custom hand-wound Bad Cat transformers, two button footswitch and more.

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    For guitarists who are looking for great sound with potent performance, the Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head is the perfect choice. Featuring acclaimed Bad Cat design, the Cub offers boutique quality and stunning organic tones unlike any other. This amplifier is a must-have for rockers, blues players, and anyone looking to make their mark on the music scene.

    The Cub was among the first Bad Cat designs, and it has since headlined countless stages and recordings sessions. Whether you are looking for that beloved classic Fender clean sound or something with more crunch, this amplifier head has it all. With 30 watts of raw power, the Cub combines modern power engineering with classic amp design that has been honed and perfected over time. Unbelievably responsive and hearty, this amp will give you all the knob-twisting capabilities you need to explore entirely new sonic worlds.

    Make sure you are stage-ready wherever you go with the Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head. With a variety of tones, settings, and ample power, this rugged and reliable amp is perfect for serious players and amateurs alike.

    The Cub amp head's original circuitry was simple and yet extremely versatile, offering punch and chime. It gained up smoothly and set the standard for touch responsiveness, establishing itself as a classic. Over the years, this amp’s design has been refined and improved. Every iteration brings something new to the table and the newest Bad Cat Cub is no exception.

    A single channel amplifier now with two distinct gain modes, clean and overdrive. The original Cub circuitry has been further developed and is accessed in the clean mode on this amplifier. In this mode, the Cub Is capable of bright chiming, classic clean tones to smooth, touch responsive edge of breakup. Switch the front panel toggle to overdrive mode to engage an additional tube gain stage for more harmonic content and complexity not found on prior Cub models. The new Cub also offers two switchable independent master volume controls that can be preset for lead and rhythm volumes. The Cub has been further expanded by adding a powerful midrange control, studio quality reverb, and a fully buffered effects loop.

    You can understand why the Bad Cat Team is so excited to introduce the new Cub and how hard it was to stop playing it long enough to write this.

    Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head Features

    • Designed and Built in Costa Mesa, California
    • Custom Hand-wound Bad Cat Transformers
    • Clean / Overdrive Gain Selector Switch
    • Two Switchable Master Volumes
    • Studio Quality Reverb
    • Buffered FX Loop
    • Line Out
    • Baltic Birch Cabinet
    • Two Button Footswitch Included
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    Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head 30 Watts Specifications

    Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head 30 Watts Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Bad Cat Cub Guitar Amplifier Head Specifications

    • Watts: 30 Watts
    • Power Tubes: 2 – EL34 Power Tubes
    • Tubes: 3 – 12AX7 Tubes
    • Channel: Single Channel
    • Two Button Footswitch: Clean / OD and Master One / Two
    • Individual Speaker Outputs: (4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohms)
    • Warranty: 3-year Limited Warranty
    • Head Dimensions: 20.75” Width x 10.375” Depth x 10” Height
    • Head Weight: 31 lbs
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