{"product_id":"new-bad-cat-hot-cat-50-head-mod-shop-edition-2026","title":"NEW Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Head Mod Shop Edition 2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortherner Guitars is an official Bad Cat dealer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new, just released Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Cat 50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the Black Cat 30 lives in classic, expressive tones, the Hot Cat 50 is built for players who need bold contrast—big cleans, aggressive crunch, and high-gain in one uncompromising amp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply put, the Hot Cat 50 is the most wide-ranging amp in the Bad Cat lineup. It comfortably covers everything from classic country and rock to high-gain metal—and it does it with jaw-dropping accuracy. It’s also loaded with real-world features players actually need, including an effects loop, onboard reverb, a direct line-out, and a two-button footswitch. Designed to be the centerpiece of a serious rig, it takes pedals and rack effects with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug a single-coil guitar into the clean channel in Lo mode and the amp delivers glassy, American-style cleans you’ve heard on records for decades. Switch to Hi mode and a Telecaster pushes it into Paisley-style country lead tones—bouncy, articulate, and full of bite. Swap the Tele for a Les Paul, leave the settings alone, and the sound shifts into mid-forward, percussive classic rock territory—the kind of punchy rhythm tone you’d expect from an AC\/DC record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second channel is voiced more like a classic JCM-style circuit, with plenty of crunch and aggression to firmly land in 1980s rock. With the gain around 2 o’clock, the tones sit squarely in classic arena rock territory. Flip the mode switch to Hi and the amp gets even more menacing—with modded high-gain tones perfect for harder rock and metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cms-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and Built in Costa Mesa, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModded by The Bad Cat Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased Headroom and Dynamic Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Hand-wound Bad Cat Transformers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 – EL34 Power Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 – 12AX7 Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent Gain and Volume per Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShared Bass, Treble, Cut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Quality Reverb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBias-Modulated Tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffered FX Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Speaker Outputs (4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohms), Line Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Button Footswitch: Channel Select and Tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaltic Birch Cabinet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-year Limited Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 lbs Head Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Button Footswitch Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 20.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 10.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 10.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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":47948549587164,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7751\/3180\/files\/5_aa3ff881-b835-41e9-a7b9-8aa742390e7c.png?v=1773249248","url":"https:\/\/northernerguitars.com\/products\/new-bad-cat-hot-cat-50-head-mod-shop-edition-2026","provider":"Northerner Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}