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Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Combo 1x12 40 Watts

The 40w Badcat Cub V 1x12 combo amp is built with true point-to-point wiring and delivers superior reliability with rich tones. Its features 12AX7/ EF86 preamp tubes and EL34 Power Tubes.

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    Introducing the Cub V, hand-wired in the USA for unmatched quality and versatility. Built with true point-to-point wiring, the Cub V ensures every component performs at its best, delivering superior reliability and rich, vibrant tones. Featuring switchable 12AX7 and EF86 pre-amp tubes, a tube-driven spring reverb, and dual master volume controls, this amplifier adapts to any style, making it a must-have for discerning players.

     

    Crafted with precision, the Cub V is available in 15-watt (2 x EL84) and 40-watt (2 x EL34) configurations, both offered as a Head or Combo. This American-made amp delivers powerful, punchy tones with an updated tone stack and a buffered effects loop. Built to last, the Cub V stands as a testament to quality craftsmanship.

     

    The Cub V’s switchable pre-amp tube design expands its tonal palette, offering everything from pristine cleans to gritty overdrive with the flick of a switch. The tube-driven spring reverb adds lush, atmospheric depth, enhancing every note with that classic, resonant warmth only a Bad Cat can deliver.

     

    Equipped with a two-button footswitch for easy control, the Cub V allows players to seamlessly switch between pre-amp tubes and dual master volume settings. Proudly made in the USA, the Cub V sets a new standard for quality, durability, and versatility in guitar amplification.

     

    Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Combo 1x12-Inch 40 Watts Features:

    • Hand-wired in Costa Mesa, California
    • Custom Hand-wound Bad Cat Transformers
    • 1 x 12 combo amp
    • 40 Watts
    • EL34 Power Tubes
    • Switch between one EF86 or Three 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
    • UK Made Celestion Bad Cat Speaker 60w 8ohm
    • Gain, Depth, Bass, Treble, Cut, Reverb
    • Dual Master Volumes
    • Tube Driven Spring Reverb
    • Buffered FX Loop
    • 4, 8, 16-ohm Speaker Outputs
    • Footswitchable: 12ax7/EF86 and Dual Master Volumes
    • Baltic Birch Cabinet
    • 5-year Limited Warranty
    • Two Button Footswitch and Cover Included
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    Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Combo 1x12 40 Watts Specifications

    Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Combo 1x12 40 Watts Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Bad Cat Cub V Handwired EL34 Combo 1x12-Inch 40 Watts Specifications:

    • Model: Cub V 1x12 Combo
    • Power Tubes: Two – EL34
    • Preamp Tubes: Three – 12AX7, one EF86
    • Watts of Power: 40
    • Speaker Type: UK Made Celestion Bad Cat, 60w, 8ohm
    • Speaker Size: 12”
    • Impedance: 4, 8, 16-ohm Speaker Outputs
    • Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch
    • Head Weight: 48 lbs
    • Head Dimensions: 23.75” Width x 10.375” Depth x 19” Height
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