Bad Cat Era 30 Valve Amp Head Grey

The Bad Cat Era 30 is a milestone in tone and innovation, marking the return of legendary designer Mark Sampson to Bad Cat after two decades. Blending iconic design with modern craftsmanship, this amp represents over 35 years of Sampson's expertise in engineering and artistry.

Two Independent Channels

Channel One: Powered by an EF86 tube for harmonically rich, three-dimensional tones with precision tone-shaping controls.

Channel Two: Uses a 12AX7 tube for tighter, punchier tones with vintage chime or earthy textures.

Depth Control

The Depth control is a stepped six position rotary switch, each step calibrated with a unique capacitor value to finetune your bass response. Turn it clockwise to let more lowend energy flow from your guitar into the amplifier, delivering a thick, resonant foundation to your tone.

Input Gain Controls

Each channel’s Gain control acts as an input volume, letting you dial in just the right amount of signal as you turn it clockwise. Push it further to add saturation in the first gain stage, giving your sound a bold, dynamic character.

Power and Versatility

EL84-driven 30 watts deliver stage-ready sound pressure levels. Paired with a matching 2x12 cabinet loaded with our Celestion Custom Bad Cat Speaker for immersive, punchy sound.

Buffered Effects Loop

The fully buffered effects loop ensures pristine signal quality, whether you’re us-ing analog or digital effects. For purists, the loop is completely hard bypassed when not plugged in, preserving your signal’s pure, unaltered path.

Premium Build Quality

Handcrafted in Costa Mesa, California, with upgraded aluminum chassis, Baltic Birch cabinets, durable tolex, and premium leather details.