| Hot Cat now available in 100 watt (4 X EL34)
and 15 watt (2 X EL84) configurations. Also new,
2X12 Combo Slant Cabinet for better stage projection!
Very Cool!
THE HOTTEST OF ALL CATS: The HOT CAT 30 WATT
is available in a 1x12" or 2x10" cabinet or as a
standalone Head. With one input labeled CLEAN and
one input labeled HI-GAIN, the single channel HOT
CAT can replicate 2 channel performance play by using
an A/B or A/B/Y foot pedal switch. The concept and
function of the HOT CAT is new, unique, and unlike
any other Bad Cat model. For what amounts to a medium
price all Class A amp, the HOT CAT offers a wide
range of sounds from CLEAN to controllable and unusually
fat HI-GAIN. Additional features, included only on
the HOT CAT, extend useful versatility to both its
intelligent front end and potent power section.
THE NEW HI-GAIN CLASS A STANDARD: The
12AX7 based preamp affords some overdrive loading
if desired via the CLEAN input tap as well as sweep
control of the clearly emphasized overdrive employed
with the alternate HI-GAIN input tap. Control knobs
include: CLEAN VOL, GAIN, EDGE, LEVEL, BASS, TREBLE,
BRILLIANCE, MASTER VOL. Overdrive and general tone
character can range from smooth to a controllable
edge with more punch. Sound is shaped both with panel
controls and via selecting either tube rectification
or the included solid state rectifier circuit with
the latter SS position favoring a harder edge, less
compression, and more sustain. In brief, (a) the
degree of overdrive content (b) overdrive edge (c)
compression and (d) attack / decay envelope are easy
to tailor to taste. The power section uses dual EL34
tubes to support continuous, very thick overdrive
speaker power and a strong reserve of clean headroom.
In contrast to other Class A models to date, as regards
extraordinary sound possibilities, the HOT CAT runs
appreciably ahead of the pack.
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