Bad Cat Amplifiers has introduced the Mod Shop Black Cat 30 Head and Combo—the debut models from its new Mod Shop series and one of the final amplifier projects touched by Mark Sampson.
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
