John Bohlinger met up with Bad Cat to check out the Hot Cat 50, featuring a redesigned 50-watt power section with two channels and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes that cover everything from glassy American cleans and Paisley-style country leads to JCM-style crunch and modded high-gain metal tones. The company also previewed the Purepath, a passive load box and direct box launching in early spring that uses a mechanical fan-based load to make amps sound like speaker cabinets through the PA.
Hot Cat 50
The Hot Cat 50 is the latest evolution of Bad Cat’s now-legendary Hot Cat platform. For over 25 years, the Hot Cat has been Bad Cat’s go-to high-gain amp for professional players. This newest version raises the bar with a redesigned 50-watt power section, a more flexible EQ, two seamless channels, and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes.
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