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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 Black Cat Series

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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...
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Operation (continued) 1. Place the amp at least 6 inches away from any wall or obstacle to provide good ventilation around the amp. Good airflow around the amp will go a long way in preventing the amp from overheating, especially the tubes. Do not place covers, clothing, or any other materials on or...
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Maintenance (continued) weak or dull tones from your amp may indicate that the tubes are old or tired and need replacement. The tubes in your amp are like tires on your car. They do wear out. If you notice change in tone and tactile response from the amp, itÕs most likely that the power tubes needs ...
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Front panel control channel 2: volume this volume knob controls the output level specific to channel 2. With the master volume switched ÒoutÓ this is solely responsible for the loudness of this channel. With the master volume switched ÒinÓ this pot works tandem with the master. In that case, the hig...
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Front panel (continued) cut 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 pres...
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Back panel (continued) speaker jack on a combo amp, this jack is for adding an extension speaker cabinet to be used with the internal speaker of the amp. The internal speaker runs at 8 ohms for a single 12 or 4 ohms for 2x12 and is parallel with the extension speaker jack. On a head, this jack is fo...
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Trouble shooting (continued) weak output level verify the signal output from your instrument first. Check guitarÕs controls and that the cables are working properly. Also, check any effects pedals that may be connected in between the guitar and the amplifier. Adverse sounds-hum, whistle, loss of dyn...
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Limited lifetime warranty bad cat amplifiers warrantee our amps and cabs against workmanship or defect for life. The warrantee does not cover tubes or cosmetic damage, or wear and tear or abuse. This warrantee is transferable. Modifying or altering the amp in any way voids the warrantee. Shipping to...
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