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Bad Cat Black Cat/Wild Cat Amplifier
OwnerÕs Manual
Welcome to the Bad Cat Family of Amplifiers
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a professional tube amplifier from Bad Cat. As
with all Bad Cat products, your amplifier is designed from the ground up to provide the very best
tones possible in a rugged, reliable package. Each one of our pro quality models is constructed
with Bad CatÕs commitment to making the highest quality, hand-made, American-made
amplifiers.
Caution
With a little care and caution, your Bad Cat amplifier should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation and enjoyment. Please avoid damp areas and moisture during operation of the amp
and in storage. This includes placement of beverages near or on the amp that could spill into the
ampÕs chassis. Liquids can easily damage tubes, switches and other parts. Immediately
disconnect the amp from power source should a spill occur and dry the amp thoroughly prior to
switching on the amp again. Drying may require the complete removal of the chassis from the
cabinet and the removal of the tubes for cleaning. Avoid tipping the amp, using it in unbalanced
positions, or lifting it unassisted to awkward heights. A little common sense will go a long way
in making sure the amp does what itÕs supposed to do: provide you with dependable operation
and great tone on a consistent basis.
Grounding
Please check thoroughly that the ground tip on the power cord plug is connected to true ground
prior to operation of your Bad Cat amp. Using unfamiliar junction boxes can cause potentially
dangerous floating grounds. Please do not cut or defeat the ground tip.
Operation
If this is your first all-tube amplifier. Please become familiar with a few issues that differentiate
your amp from solid-state or hybrid amp products. Only a few precautions are required but they
will insure that you will get the most of your new all-tube amplifier. Vacuum tubes are Òold
worldÓ thermal devices that require more attention than transistors, but thatÕs the reason they
sound so much sweeter and more musical than integrated circuits and other solid-state
components. A little heads-up on following points will ensure maximum performance from your
Bad Cat amp.
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Summary of Contents for Bad Cat Black Cat
- Page 1 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a professional tube amplifier from Bad Cat. As with all Bad Cat products, your amplifier is designed from the ground up to provide the very best tones possible in a rugged, reliable package. Each one of our pro quality models is constructed with Bad CatÕs commitment to making the highest quality, hand-made, American-made...
- Page 2 Maintenance Your Bad Cat amp is a professional instrument that does not require much in maintenance. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe cabinet as required but avoid solvents of any type as they may tarnish or discolor the vinyl.
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Page 3: Front Panel Controls
Black Cat/ Wild Cat The Black Cat is a 30 watt Class A and the Wild Cat is a 40 watt Class A amplifier. Class A amps have their power tubes running at full power at all times unlike Class A/B. Class A/B amps are push-pull amps which essentially means that the power tubes alternate turns handling current. -
Page 4: Front Panel Control
Reverb The reverb circuit is a completely new Bad Cat design that adds spatial dimension to the tone produced by the amp. Incorporating the very best 3-spring reverb tank with newly designed reverb tone circuit, the reverb can go from subtle classic spring reverb effects to rollicking surf reverb to cavernous hall-like setting with a simple twist of this knob. -
Page 5: Back Panel
FRONT PANEL (continued) The Cut knob is universal to Channel 1 and Channel 2, meaning it is always in the circuit an always affecting the tone. The knob is appropriately named because turning it up gives your tone more cut; turning it down gives a darker, mellower tone. This is similar to a presence knob on some other amps. -
Page 6: Troubleshooting
Common sense will tell you that if you notice any sever abnormalities in operation like burning smell, smoke, etc.; you need to shut down the amp immediately. Always consult your Bad Cat dealer if you are unsure of the problems that you are dealing with; i.e., take your amp to where you purchased it. - Page 7 As you can see when handling tubes, they are sensitive, fragile and somewhat prone to inconsistencies. Please handle your amp with care when transporting it. Although your Bad Cat amp is sturdily built and designed to take years of rugged use, the tubes are not. ItÕs always a good idea to keep extra tubes (both preamp and output power tubes) handy, especially for performance situations.
- Page 8 For more information please contact us at sales@badcatamps.com or directly at 714-630-0101 Bad Cat and all model names are trademarks of the Bad Cat Holdings LLC. Specifications are subject to change without notice.