BadCat Wild Cat 40R 2×12 Combo

Here’s a badass amp! This 2005 Bad Cat Wild Cat 40R is a Mark Sampson-designed monster that features essentially the same front end as the legendary Matchless DC30, paried with a beefier 40-watt EL34 power section.

Like the DC30 Channel one features a 12AX7-based preamp with the classic ‘Top Boost’ sound. Channel has an EF86 front end and, unlike the DC30, gives you two tonal choices–either a single stepped tone switch that alters the low frequency character of the amp, or another ‘Top Boost’ control set.

The amp also features lovely spring reverb. This amp has been well used and has many marks in the grey tolex to prove it, but it has been cleaned, tested, and sounds glorious.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Output: 40 Watts Class A
• Speakers: 2-12″ Celestion Black Cat Custom
• Tubes: 5AR4, EL34 (2), 12AX7 (6), EF86
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble | Volume, Tone | Bass, Treble, Reverb Cut, Master
• Dimensions: 28.5″ x 21″ x 12″
• Weight: 88 lbs