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Condition: Used, Excellent
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique tube amp head that delivers rich harmonic complexity, exceptional touch sensitivity, and a wide range of British-inspired tones. Its dual-channel design pairs the chime and dynamic response of an EF86-driven front end with a more traditional 12AX7-based channel, allowing players to move effortlessly between sparkling cleans, edge-of-breakup textures, and thick overdriven tones. The quartet of EL84 power tubes provides plenty of punch and articulation, while the master volume and effects loop make the amp equally comfortable on stage or in the studio. Dynamic, expressive, and full of character, the Era 30 captures the refined feel and unmistakable voice that have made Bad Cat amplifiers so highly regarded.
Type: Tube amp head
Wattage: 30 watts
Channels: 2 (switchable or mixable)
Power Tubes: 4 x EL84
Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 3 x 12AX7
Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4
Channel 1: Gain, Depth (6-position), Treble, Volume
Channel 2: Gain, Bass, Treble, Volume
Global: Master Volume
Effects Loop: Buffered, hard bypassable
Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, 16 ohms
Dimensions: 20.75" (L) x 10.5" (D) x 10.5" (H)
Weight: 41 lbs
Accessories: 2-button footswitch, amp cover
Country of Origin: USA (Costa Mesa, California)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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