Bad Cat Launches Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Head and Combo

Before his passing, Sampson—co-founder of the boutique amp movement and one of the most respected circuit designers in the industry—collaborated with Bad Cat on a number of designs. Among them was a fresh take on the award-winning Black Cat. The result is a limited amplifier that blends Bad Cat’s signature character with a bigger, bolder voice, infused with Sampson’s distinct approach to tone shaping.

Key Features:

• 30 watts of EL84 Power – Four EL84s provide signature Class A chime, natural compression, and harmonic richness.
• All-new tone stack – Revoiced by Sampson for enhanced openness and dimension.
• Two independent channels – A rich, dynamic clean channel and a punchy, articulate overdrive.
• Studio-quality reverb and analog bias-modulated tremolo – Lush, vintage-inspired depth and movement.
• Built for real-world use – Buffered effects loop, multiple speaker outputs, and a direct line out for cab sims or IRs.

Handcrafted in Costa Mesa, California, the Mod Shop Black Cat 30 is built with premium components, custom hand-wound transformers, and a level of detail worthy of the Mod Shop name.

Combo Specs:

• Custom UK-made 12” Celestion Bad Cat speaker
• Dimensions: 23.75”W x 10.375”D x 19”H
• Weight: 48 lbs.

Head Specs:

• Dimensions: 20.75”W x 10.375”D x 10”H
• Weight: 31 lbs.

Both versions include a two-button footswitch (Channel Select and Tremolo) and come with a 3-year limited warranty.

The Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Head and Combo are available now and carry street prices of $2299 and $2499 respectively. To learn more or place an order, visit www.badcatamps.com