Black Cat 1x12 Combo Guitar Tube Amplifier

The Black Cat 1x12 Combo – Handcrafted Tube Tone with Versatile Character and Modern Touches

Hand-built tube amp with bold sonic identity

The Black Cat 1x12 Combo doesn’t chase nostalgia—it forges its own path. Designed and built in Southern California, this 20-watt all-tube combo delivers a tactile and expressive playing experience that’s equally inspiring on stage, in the studio, or at home. Powered by a cathode-biased EL84 pair and voiced through a custom UK Celestion speaker, the Black Cat combines traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking flexibility.

Dynamic dual-mode performance with rich tonal range

Rather than splitting into separate “American” and “British” channels, the Black Cat features a single intuitive channel that seamlessly transitions from blooming cleans to punchy crunch. Channel two kicks up the gain for a heavier snarl and gritty sustain—ideal for anything from rootsy rhythm work to high-octane leads. The two-band EQ and master Cut control make dialing in your voice a quick, musical process.

Built-in effects and flexible controls

For added depth, the Black Cat includes a lush, studio-grade reverb and an adjustable bias tremolo that adds movement and vintage color. Two switchable master volume settings give you performance-ready headroom or refined low-volume tone on demand. The included compact two-button footswitch keeps things tidy on your board, giving you control over gain mode and volume level without eating up real estate.

Pedal-friendly signal path and smart connectivity

With a transparent, buffered effects loop and impeccable front-end response, the Black Cat integrates seamlessly with pedalboards—whether vintage fuzz or modern delay. Rear-panel speaker outputs support a variety of cabinet configurations, and the onboard line out allows direct connection to IR loaders or wet/dry rigs for modern setups.

Award-winning tone with boutique-level build quality

Featuring hand-wound transformers, a Baltic birch cabinet, and rave reviews from players and publications alike—including Premier Guitar’s Premier Gear award—the Black Cat is more than a great-sounding amp. It’s a tool for serious players who demand tonal depth, responsive feel, and no-compromise build quality.

Specifications

• Power Output: 20 watts

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84

• Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7

• Speaker: 1 x 12" Custom UK Celestion

• Channels: Single channel with Clean/Overdrive Gain Selector

• Master Volume: 2 switchable master volume levels

• EQ: Two-band EQ with global Cut control

• Built-In Effects: Studio-quality Reverb, Adjustable Bias Tremolo

• Effects Loop: Buffered

• Footswitch: 2-button (Clean/OD and Master 1/2)

• Speaker Outputs: 4, 8, 16, 2x4, 2x8 ohms

• Line Out: Yes

• Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch

• Combo Dimensions (WxDxH): 23.75" x 10.375" x 19"

• Weight: 48 lbs

This amplifier ships fully insured with signature required.