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Bad Cat Era 30 Amplifier Head #ERA246 - Used From Bad Cat

30 Watt, Class A, EL-84 Channel-Switching Head

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Condition: Used, Excellent

The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique tube amp head that delivers rich harmonic complexity, exceptional touch sensitivity, and a wide range of British-inspired tones. Its dual-channel design pairs the chime and dynamic response of an EF86-driven front end with a more traditional 12AX7-based channel, allowing players to move effortlessly between sparkling cleans, edge-of-breakup textures, and thick overdriven tones. The quartet of EL84 power tubes provides plenty of punch and articulation, while the master volume and effects loop make the amp equally comfortable on stage or in the studio. Dynamic, expressive, and full of character, the Era 30 captures the refined feel and unmistakable voice that have made Bad Cat amplifiers so highly regarded.

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Bad Cat Amplifiers emulate classic vintage tones with craftsmanship, quality and options that surpass most vintage and re-issued amplifiers. Sound Pure carries a variety of amps from the Bad Cat brand and can always obtain the model you want or special order custom creations.

ALL TUBE, pure CLASS A with tube rectification, hand built, hand wired, Teflon coated wiring, post-to-post only with no circuit boards, neatly tucked and tied harnessing, over spec hand wound transformers, highest quality components, shock mounted tubes with protective shields, best available matched tube sets, industrial grade plated and welded steel chassis, chickenhead knobs, heavy duty power cord, backlit Bad Cat logo, Bad Cat proprietary Celestion speakers, heavy vinyl covering, 13-ply birch cabinet, pro handle and corners. Tones Beyond the Limits of the Ordinary.

Specifications

Type: Tube amp head

Wattage: 30 watts

Channels: 2 (switchable or mixable)

Power Tubes: 4 x EL84

Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 3 x 12AX7

Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4

Channel 1: Gain, Depth (6-position), Treble, Volume

Channel 2: Gain, Bass, Treble, Volume

Global: Master Volume

Effects Loop: Buffered, hard bypassable

Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, 16 ohms

Dimensions: 20.75" (L) x 10.5" (D) x 10.5" (H)

Weight: 41 lbs

Accessories: 2-button footswitch, amp cover

Country of Origin: USA (Costa Mesa, California)

Bad Cat Preamp Release - NAMM 201

Bad Cat releases an extraordinary high-end limited-production guitar preamp based on the preamp front ends of their entire line of bad cat boutique amplifiers, famous around the world for their extraordinary tone. This multi-channel and channel-switching preamp can be used as a studio piece, in front of a rig, or anywhere else you want amazing control and tonal versatility. This beautifully constructed, hand-built, point-to-point wired box is available at Sound Pure, legendary in both the Studio and Guitar worlds. If you have any questions about this or any Bad Cat product, do not hesitate to call the experts at Sound Pure, toll free 888-528-9703.

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