Bad Cat Mod Shop Cub 15 Head [Expected to arrive in late August]

[The origins of the Bad Cat sound are revived in the modern era]
Since its founding in 1999, Cub has built a brand history as a flagship amplifier for Bad Cat.
The original Cub was designed by legendary amplifier designer Mark Sampson and inherits the DNA of 15W British amplifiers from the 1960s, evolving into a more powerful and refined sound.
This circuit later became the brand's signature "Bad Cat sound," and remains the most beloved amplifier by current Bad Cat owner John Thompson.

What John Thompson had envisioned for many years was a "Grab & Go" amplifier that delivered the authentic Bad Cat sound in a more portable way.
The new Mod Shop Cub 15 is the realization of that ideal.
This compact enclosure combines the midrange reminiscent of the original 1999 Cub, tighter bass, and the features that modern players demand.



[A rich expressiveness that responds to the performance]
The Mod Shop Cub 15 is an extremely touch-sensitive and harmonically rich single-channel amplifier.
A gentle picking technique produces a delicate whisper, while a strong picking technique creates a powerful song with rich overtones.
It faithfully expresses the nuances of the player's performance, and the performance itself is reflected in the sound.
With ample clean headroom, it's also ideal for use with large pedalboards.
On the other hand, the amplifier itself offers sufficient gain, making it ideal for players who prefer a simple setup.
Furthermore, it has excellent compatibility with all types of pickups.
It boasts such high resolution that you can not only discern the differences between a Stratocaster and a Les Paul, but also perceive the nuances of each individual Les Paul.



[Main Features]
■ Inheriting the origins of Bad Cat's sound
Inheriting the sound of the original Cub, which was born in 1999, this amplifier inherits the DNA of 1960s British amplifiers while achieving a modern response and tight bass.
■ Compact 15W Grab-and-Go Design: Despite its compact size for easy portability, it delivers the rich harmonics and dynamic sound characteristic of vacuum tubes. It's versatile enough for use at home, live performances, and recording.
■ Faithfully reproduces playing nuances. With high touch sensitivity and rich harmonics, it faithfully expresses even the nuances of picking dynamics and differences between guitars and pickups. It also works well with pedals, providing ample clean headroom and natural overdrive.
■ Practical features for live performances: Equipped with footswitch-controlled gain switching and dual master volume controls. Smooth transitions from rhythm to lead playing are possible. Furthermore, it features studio-quality reverb, a buffered FX loop, and a balanced line out.
■ High-quality design unique to boutique amplifiers
Featuring a Bad Cat custom transformer and a Baltic birch cabinet, this is a meticulously crafted boutique amplifier designed and manufactured in Costa Mesa, California.

[Main Specifications]
Designed and manufactured in Costa Mesa, California.
- Equipped with Bad Cat custom-wound transformer
Output: 15W
EL84 power tubes x 2
3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Single channel Bass / Middle / Treble EQ
Global Presence
• Clean/Overdrive switchable • Studio-quality reverb included
Buffered FX loop
• Independent speaker outputs (4Ω / 8Ω / 16Ω)
• Lineout equipped
Baltic birch wood cabinet
• Includes a 2-button footswitch (Clean/Overdrive switch / Master Volume 1/2 switch)
Dimensions: Width: 521mm x Depth: 260mm x Height: 248mm
・Weight: 14.1kg