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Bad Cat Hot Cat Series Amplifier

Owner’s 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 Cat’s 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

amp’s 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 it’s 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 “old

world” thermal devices that require more attention than transistors, but that’s 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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Bad cat hot cat series amplifier owner’s 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 ...
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Operation (continued) 1. Place the amp at least 6 inches away from any wall or obstacle to provide adequate 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 o...
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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, it’s most likely that the power tubes needs ...
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Front panel (continued) tone (channel 1) - 30r the 5-way tone knob has been carefully tailored to cover the most critical frequencies in the electric guitar’s sonic range. Each setting of this rotary knob affects the most important midrange frequencies that provide body, warmth, bite and punch in yo...
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Front panel (continued) bass the bass eq knob has been carefully tailored to cover the critical low-end frequencies in the electric guitar’s sonic range. Whether you need depth in your sound or low-end punch, this control will allow you to dial in just the right amount of bass frequencies. -0+ midra...
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Front panel (continued) master the master controls the overall output level of the 2 nd channel. When the tube-buffered loop is engaged, it acts as the output level before the signal is sent to the effects processor(s). If you do not have the effects loop engaged, the master acts as the overall volu...
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Back panel (continued) send and return jacks – 30r connect the output of the send jack to the input of your effects device. Connect the output of your effect and to the return jack of the loop. The send can also serve as a line out to drive external processors in a wet/dry/wet rig. Send level contro...
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Back panel (continued) speaker impedance on a combo this rotary selector knob comes set at 8 ohms for a single 12 or 4 ohms for a 2x12. The selector knob can select between 4, 8 and 16 ohms. Check ohm’s law if using an additional extension cabinet to select the right ohm setting. Example: 8 ohms + 8...
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Adverse sounds (continued) shut down the amp and check the tubes. Wait for the amp to cool down. Remove the back panel of the amplifier. Avoid handling hot tubes as they can cause sever burns. Check the larger output power tubes first by carefully removing the tube shields or loosening the tube clam...