Costa Mesa, CA – January 2026 – Bad Cat Amplifiers announced the release of the new Hot Cat 50, the latest evolution of its flagship high-gain amplifier platform. The amp is available through authorized Bad Cat dealers worldwide.
For more than 25 years, the Hot Cat has been Bad Cat’s go-to amplifier for professional players who need powerful clean tones and authoritative high gain in a single, road-ready design. The new Hot Cat 50 builds on that legacy with a redesigned 50-watt power section, expanded EQ flexibility, two fully independent channels, and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes.
“Our goal was to make the cleans bigger and bouncier, like the older Hot Cats, while at the same time making the dirty channel bigger and more visceral than any Hot Cat before. We feel it sets a new benchmark for what a channel-switching amp can be,” said Jon Bingham.
Positioned alongside the company’s Black Cat 30, which focuses on classic, expressive tones, the Hot Cat 50 is designed for players who demand wide dynamic range—from bold, glassy cleans to aggressive crunch and modern high-gain sounds.
The clean channel delivers American-style clarity and headroom in Lo mode, with added bite and bounce in Hi mode for country and roots-rock lead work. The second channel draws inspiration from classic JCM-style circuits, offering punchy 1980s rock tones in Lo mode and tighter, more aggressive gain in Hi mode for modern hard rock and metal.
Additional features include an onboard reverb, effects loop, direct line out, and included two-button footswitch, making the Hot Cat 50 a complete centerpiece for stage or studio rigs.
The new Hot Cat 50 is available now. For more information, visit badcatamps.com or contact your authorized Bad Cat dealer.
About Bad Cat Amplifiers
Bad Cat Amplifiers designs and builds professional tube amplifiers and pedals for guitarists who demand exceptional tone, reliability, and simplicity. Founded in Southern California in 1999, Bad Cat products are built locally and used by touring and recording musicians worldwide.
