



Bad Cat Era 30 Valve Guitar Amp Head, Cream Front/Gold Piping
The Bad Cat Era 30 is not just an amplifier—it’s a bridge between the past and the future of guitar tone. Designed by the legendary Mark Sampson, whose groundbreaking creations have shaped the sound of countless records, the Era 30 marks his triumphant return to Bad Cat after nearly two decades. Inspired by his iconic designs and refined through thirty-five years of engineering and artistic vision, this amp is a celebration of tone, versatility, and raw power. Every component—from the custom transformers to the hand-wired circuitry—has been meticulously crafted to deliver an unmatched playing experience.
Features:
- Mark Sampson Design
- True Point to Point Hand-wired Construction
- Custom Bad Cat Transformer Set by Pacific Transformers
- DC Filament Heaters in Preamp
- Heavy Duty Aluminum Chassis
- Voidless Baltic Birch Construction
- Ultra-Durable Heather Tolex with Premium Leather Corners
- Made in Costa Mesa California, USA
Specifications:
- Wattage: 30 W
- Material: Heavy Duty Aluminum Chassis
- Controls: Channel 1 Gain, Channel 1 Depth, Channel 1 Teble, Channel 1 Volume, Channel 2 Gain, Channel 2 Bass, Channel 2 Treble, Channel 2 Volume, Master
- Channels: Two
- Inputs: One
- Speaker Jack: Two
- Total Impedance: 4, 8, 16 Ohm
- Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 3 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes: 4 x EL84
- Rectifier: 1 x 5AR4
- Included Accessories: 2 Button Footswitch, Amp Cover
- Dimensions: 20.75" (W) × 10.25" (D) × 10.5" (H)
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Description
The Bad Cat Era 30 is not just an amplifier—it’s a bridge between the past and the future of guitar tone. Designed by the legendary Mark Sampson, whose groundbreaking creations have shaped the sound of countless records, the Era 30 marks his triumphant return to Bad Cat after nearly two decades. Inspired by his iconic designs and refined through thirty-five years of engineering and artistic vision, this amp is a celebration of tone, versatility, and raw power. Every component—from the custom transformers to the hand-wired circuitry—has been meticulously crafted to deliver an unmatched playing experience.
Features:
- Mark Sampson Design
- True Point to Point Hand-wired Construction
- Custom Bad Cat Transformer Set by Pacific Transformers
- DC Filament Heaters in Preamp
- Heavy Duty Aluminum Chassis
- Voidless Baltic Birch Construction
- Ultra-Durable Heather Tolex with Premium Leather Corners
- Made in Costa Mesa California, USA
Specifications:
- Wattage: 30 W
- Material: Heavy Duty Aluminum Chassis
- Controls: Channel 1 Gain, Channel 1 Depth, Channel 1 Teble, Channel 1 Volume, Channel 2 Gain, Channel 2 Bass, Channel 2 Treble, Channel 2 Volume, Master
- Channels: Two
- Inputs: One
- Speaker Jack: Two
- Total Impedance: 4, 8, 16 Ohm
- Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 3 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes: 4 x EL84
- Rectifier: 1 x 5AR4
- Included Accessories: 2 Button Footswitch, Amp Cover
- Dimensions: 20.75" (W) × 10.25" (D) × 10.5" (H)























