{"product_id":"new-bad-cat-black-cat-30-1x12-combo-mark-sampson-mod-shop-edition-pewter-trout-bronco-tolex","title":"NEW Bad Cat Black Cat 30 1x12 Combo Mark Sampson Mod Shop Edition Pewter Trout Bronco Tolex","description":"\u003cp\u003eNortherner Guitars is an official Bad Cat dealer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new, Black Cat 30 1x12 Combo Mark Sampson Mod Shop Edition with custom Pewter Trout Bronco Tolex, silver piping and black sparkle grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with padded cover, two button footswitch, footswitch cable, power cable and swag package including Northerner Guitars cleaning\/polishing cloth, picks, stickers and high quality Northerner Guitars T-Shirt (let us know your shirt size at check out).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Cat 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mod Shop Black Cat 30 is the first release from the Bad Cat Mod Shop and represents a return to form for the original Bad Cat—the mighty Black Cat. Amp legend Mark Sampson returned to Bad Cat in early 2024 and made immediate waves with the creation of the Era 30. At the same time, he quietly went back to his original design: the Black Cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reinventing it, Mark approached the amp with fresh ears and a working player’s mindset. Key areas were evaluated for feel, headroom, balance, and consistency. The power section was returned to a true 30 watts, the EQ and midrange were optimized, and the gain structure was smoothed and polished.\u003cstrong\u003e The Black Cat 30 is built for players who live in classic tones—chime, breakup, and harmonically rich drive—without the need for extreme gain or modern aggression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, the Mod Shop Black Cat 30 is a classic AC-inspired amplifier that can take you from the Beatles to the Foo Fighters in one package. The clean channel is extremely responsive to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes, making it feel alive and expressive under the fingers. The addition of an all-analog tremolo circuit and onboard reverb adds depth and movement without getting in the way of the core tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second channel retains that unmistakable AC voice, but as you start to push it, a little extra attitude comes through. Wind it up and you’ll start to hear hints of Plexi-style grind creeping in—tight, aggressive, and musical. Blackmore anyone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and Built in Costa Mesa, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModded by Mark Sampson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Hand-wound Bad Cat Transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 – EL84 Power Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 – 12AX7 Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Gain and Volume per Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared Bass, Treble, Cut \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio Quality Reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias-Modulated Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffered FX Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual Speaker Outputs (4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohms), Line Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Button Footswitch: Channel Select and Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaltic Birch Cabinet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 lbs Combo Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Button Footswitch Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 23.75”\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 10.25”\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe welcome offers and ship worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe pack our guitars and amps extremely well for shipping using professional packing supplies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyer is responsible for any and all import fees and taxes - (No tariffs or import duties on this item for USA buyers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet us know if you have any questions!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northerner Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67870233526492,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7751\/3180\/files\/1_a0734cfa-0aa3-43f6-8731-82fde4036ee0.jpg?v=1792692566","url":"https:\/\/northernerguitars.com\/products\/new-bad-cat-black-cat-30-1x12-combo-mark-sampson-mod-shop-edition-pewter-trout-bronco-tolex","provider":"Northerner Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}