{"product_id":"badcat-era-30-head-and-2x12x-16-ohm-2x12-cabinet-2026-near-mint","title":"BadCat Era 30 Head and 2x12X 16 Ohm 2x12 Cabinet 2026 Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bad Cat Era 30 is a Class A, EL84-powered head built to deliver the kind of touch-sensitive, harmonically rich response associated with the best British-influenced boutique amplifiers. The EF86 pentode front end on Channel 1 contributes a distinctive midrange density and dynamic sensitivity, while the three-12AX7 Channel 2 offers a more familiar gain structure. At 30 watts through a dedicated 2x12 loaded with UK-made Celestion Bad Cat custom speakers, this rig produces the open, articulate clean-to-crunch range that EL84s in a well-designed Class A circuit are known for. This head and cabinet are in excellent condition overall, and come with the original Bad Cat head cover in near mint shape, the original footswitch, a speaker cable, power cable, and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBad Cat Amplifier Company was founded in 2000, and their designs drew heavily on the DNA of classic Vox and British-influenced circuits. The Era 30 represents that lineage directly: the EF86 input tube on Channel 1 is a deliberate nod to the earliest AC15 topology, a circuit choice that requires careful layout and shielding to execute well and that Bad Cat has consistently gotten right. This is not a mass-market amplifier — it is a boutique, hand-built unit with transformer dates indicating 2024–2026 production. Pacific Transformer Co. supplies both the power and output transformers, the choke is from Bipolar Electronic Co. (dated 24\/07), and all transformers are original. Tubes throughout are JJ — 4x EL84 power, GZ34 rectifier, 1x EF86 and 3x 12AX7 preamp. The 2x12 cabinet is loaded with UK-made Celestion custom speakers (cone code 09E-0444), both original and in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet has a small tear on the front left edge — visible in the photos. The chassis shows a tiny bend at one of the bolt corners; this does not affect fit or function. The black vinyl covering on the head is original and in excellent shape. The grille, baffle, and speakers are all near mint and original. The footswitch is original and functional but shows wear from use. Filter caps are original. No internal repairs have been performed. No reverb or tremolo onboard. The cabinet impedance is 16 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 4\/6\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: chassis, output transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: Head - 31 lbs, Cab - ~52 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: Head - 25.2\" W x 15\" H x 15\" D, Cab - 22\" H x 30\" W x 11.75\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 30 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: head only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Brand: BadCat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: Excellent. small tear on front left edge, see pic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: black weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: very good, tiny bit of bend at one of the bolt corners. does not affect fit or use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Pacific Transformer Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer Code: PTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Date Code: 2-26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Pacific Transformer Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer Code: PTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Date Code: 03-26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer: Bipolar Electronic Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer Code: BCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Date Code: 24\/07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Condition: good, beat up but in working condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: GZ34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 4 x EL84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 1 × EF86 (Channel 1), 3 × 12AX7 (Channel 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: head cover, speaker cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: Checklist, polaroid and note from Mark Sampson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Brand: UK-Made Celestion Bad Cat Custom Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Size: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Code: 09E - 0444\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BadCat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56584120074406,"sku":"AMP-0991","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/badcat-era-30-head-and-2x12x-16-ohm-2x12-cabinet-2026-near-mint-7732957.jpg?v=1784242814","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/badcat-era-30-head-and-2x12x-16-ohm-2x12-cabinet-2026-near-mint","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}