I am a Fender amp guy mainly but dang I do like the sounds of a Bad Cat when I hear one! Especially when used by a great musician such as yourself! Great demo Shawn, as always!
Wow, it sounds really good. The driven tones are very fat & crunchy. Never really looked at Bad Cats but I guess I need to, every amp I’ve heard from them sounds fantastic.
I automatically want everything you demo hoping it'll give me your ability but I realize it all comes from your hands and heart. I'm always inspired by your playing thanks Shawn! This does seem like a great amp especially with the vibrato and reverb
Awesome playing. This is my favorite line up of the new bad cats so far. I like spring reverb more than digital, but it isn't a deal breaker. Great amp regardless!!!
EL84s are the way to go. Good stuff, Shawn! I thought I was gonna hate the reverb but it’s actually quite nice. Classic tremolo for sure. I’d buy this amp if I had the scratch and I’d probably be fine for life.
Just picked up a Bad Cat Cub combo and man, I love it. A bit different: EL34's, presence, no trem,30 watts, 1 vol and 2 mastrs. Compliments my Friedman Smallbox and DLX HW. SInce it's new, it's my fav. Good with pedals. Need to play with drummer at gig vol. The low volume is great, really good. One thing,.....don't find myself reaching for compressor for low vol sustain. This thing sustains!!!
Hey man! DAMNNN another fantastic demo/ TH-cam video of this sweet amp range you can make anyhting sound good so its not fair - but if i had to get one el84x4 amp it would be this one ! this is such a cool dynamic and rocking demo youve done ! ^ So today I have some *burning questions* for you about 2x12 cab *speaker recommendations * I hope you can help me out today even if its just with a couple points or sentences ...🙏🤟 : * I know 4x12 IR's are a WAY easier, convenient solution and 98% of the time sound great plus hassle free compared to the setup required for a "real" 4x12 , 2x12 cab. And lets face it most of us myself included for sure cant grab the aound of a 4x12 cab in a regular room or basement setup ( my landlord one townhouse unit / 1 wall over would kill me lol ) so my oversized 2x12 built here in canada is ALL I have to work with and with any of my amps : ceriatone yeti50, wizard, morris 50 , dr.dan 50w and the friedman smallbox i had never quite sounded amazing through it and I digress I want to LOVE my "real" 2x12 cab again and use it when i can with my hreat master volume amps rather than letting that cab sit ... ^ None of these amps are "bad" just not shining to their full potential I believe due to the speakers i cant quite nail down *. My 2x12 cab is built with all the must haves i.e : dovetail voidless construction and solid birchwood- no jankety flimsy construction techniques or cheap mdf/ particle board mass produced cab here so It cant be the cabs design i feel it my problem just HAS to he the speaker's. ^ ~ DISCLAIMER #1 ~ Ive already tried bunch of speakers in the 2x12 cab for all things hard rock like warren demartini, lynch, early VH, and steve stevens tones none of these quite worked some sounded flat out terrible and others just ok" : *** I've already tried these *** : * G12 65Heritage x2 , 2 UK * G12m 20 greenies x2 , * G12H30s x2 ( one of the worst ) * 1 G12m20greenbacks + 1 v30 This in particular sounded horrendous and that shocked me aince dave friedman uses that pairing stock in his robust looking 2x12 cabs * And the old V30 UK x2 to no avail, something always sounded wrong or an odd mix / clash of frequencies... : * currently there's only 2 that sounded alright and theyre inside now; that is - * eminence wizards x2 ~ these are like 2 G12 H30 clones but at 75w each, they sound just OK so while I can live with it, I'm trying to find something else.. ^ * Do you or have you ever used ANY 2x12 cabs/ 2 speaker combinations that rocked in your 2x12 cab in general that you could recommend me ? * Ever try mixing the G12 H30 with a V30 ? * Creamback m65 + Cream H75? * Creamback h or m65 + V30 ? * Or using scumbacks ? - this option costs a killing here in canada so im reluctant to shell out the $$$$$ for that last one ^ * These 5 examples are ones I've heard pop up over the years when guys are trying to get the most out of their 2x12 cab etc etc. ^ ~ DISCLAIMER #2 ~ * Yes I know a 2x12 will never be a 4x12 - even with the best vintage greenbacks or black backs, there's just that bigger bolder iconic sound through a 4x12 that a 2x12 just won't do, yes , that's true and it's very obvious why guys use 4x12s in their demos sponsored or not they flat out sound amazing and highlight the amp in question but its not an option for the forseable future for me in my townhouse setup a 4x12 would just be overkill/ my fiancé already rolls her eyes at my 2x12 whenever I wheel it out 🙄😅 ^ ** Anyways, I'm all ears whenever you get the chance to read this novel one guitar player to another; It would just about make my day since your video demos always blow me away from the second I heard your first few friedman demos a couple years ago. ^ ** if anyone else here seeing this comment can chime in on either there experience with their favourite amp through a 2x12 cab and their speakers of choice I'd really appreciate it as well, the more the merrier, maybe others have been through the same situation with their 2x12 cabs/ swapping 2 speakers same or mixing different ones in a 2x12 etc lmk. *** ^ Cheers from niagara canada and all the best ! 🤟🤟🙏🙏 - Adam
Bad cat have filled a big hole of an old school amp loud enough for a mic-less backline. They are neither overpowered or underpowered. The amps have just enough tech to bring them into the present. They are priced to be a very good value for money. They check all the boxes.
@MeTuLHeD , ..... In the world of boutique amps 2k IS affordable. Funny when I read comments like yours...... like what is affordable supposed to be? Top quality components, hand built in small quantities. Most amps in this caliber of tone and quality are pushing 3k these days.
@@MeTuLHeD, ..... Naw its hardly my world, lol ..... but i do work hard and save up for things i really want. What is an "affordable" amp to someone of modest income? $600, .... $1000? Maybe its $500? And do you seriously think a Bad Cat, or Friedman, Soldano or whatever should or even could be sold for that? No, that's why people make stuff like Bugera, mass produced in China or Korea so even a kid can save up his lawn mowing jobs and "afford" one. It's all relative, but most people looking at a hand built, professional quality stage amp would feel 2k is affordable in a world where some can cost 3, 4, 5k, and up.
Thanks so much! I'm still a fan of the old Sampson-era Matchless HC 30 but that being said, I'm going to have a hard time sending this amp back. It's really nice sounding.
I almost expected you, after playing guitar without the amp, play with the amp but still no sound and say, "Now this is the guitar with the amp into a speaker."
I am a Fender amp guy mainly but dang I do like the sounds of a Bad Cat when I hear one! Especially when used by a great musician such as yourself! Great demo Shawn, as always!
There's something about EL84 tubes. This amp is cool indeed!! Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
@@ShawnTubbs No problem! and yes I agree, the EL84s are magical.
Ohhhhh young Shawn. You make such good sounds!!!! Super killer!
Thanks so much, Michael!!
A real tube amp and a mic'd up speaker cabinet with good mics and a good mic pre!!!! Yes!!! Rock and Roll!! Sounds awesome!
Thanks Chris!!
Great playing as always Shawn!
17:42 - a great sound at low volume - really not often found in tube amplifiers... Thanks Shawn! Regards!
This and the last Bad Cat amp you demo’d just sound great for what you do!
Wow, it sounds really good. The driven tones are very fat & crunchy. Never really looked at Bad Cats but I guess I need to, every amp I’ve heard from them sounds fantastic.
I agree, every one I have heard, I have really liked if not loved.
I automatically want everything you demo hoping it'll give me your ability but I realize it all comes from your hands and heart. I'm always inspired by your playing thanks Shawn! This does seem like a great amp especially with the vibrato and reverb
Thanks so much! Of all of the new EL84 amps out there, this one is a stand-out for sure.
Great ballsy sounding amp after being beefed up, thx for the great demo ACE
Thanks very much!
powerful, yet very responsive to touch, lots of head room there, nice playing as always Shawn. all the best from Canada ❤
Thank you very much!
Nice Job Shawn!
Awesome playing. This is my favorite line up of the new bad cats so far. I like spring reverb more than digital, but it isn't a deal breaker. Great amp regardless!!!
Good sounding amp. Dig it 👍
Great video!
EL84s are the way to go.
Good stuff, Shawn!
I thought I was gonna hate the reverb but it’s actually quite nice. Classic tremolo for sure.
I’d buy this amp if I had the scratch and I’d probably be fine for life.
Thanks so much. Yeah, that reverb sounds good. It's not quite a hall but not quite a plate-style.. The bias trem sounds really classic.
Dude. Gnarly!
Sounds awesome - not quite cheap amps but the tones are killer - just like your playing.
👍😊 Nice job !!
Having listened to both guitar without the amp and guitar with the amp I can safely conclude that the "with the amp" option is far, far superior.
AGREED!!! Haha, thanks so much for watching!
35watts is the sweet spot. enough headroom for tone, not enough to hurt anyone. i like it.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice, love my Hot Cat!
Just picked up a Bad Cat Cub combo and man, I love it. A bit different: EL34's, presence, no trem,30 watts, 1 vol and 2 mastrs. Compliments my Friedman Smallbox and DLX HW. SInce it's new, it's my fav. Good with pedals. Need to play with drummer at gig vol. The low volume is great, really good. One thing,.....don't find myself reaching for compressor for low vol sustain. This thing sustains!!!
Cub still going strong?
Sounds great but damn, that Les Paul lead tone at the beginning was another level.
Hey man! DAMNNN another fantastic demo/ TH-cam video of this sweet amp range you can make anyhting sound good so its not fair - but if i had to get one el84x4 amp it would be this one ! this is such a cool dynamic and rocking demo youve done !
^
So today I have some *burning questions* for you about 2x12 cab *speaker recommendations *
I hope you can help me out today even if its just with a couple points or sentences ...🙏🤟
:
* I know 4x12 IR's are a WAY easier, convenient solution and 98% of the time sound great plus hassle free compared to the setup required for a "real" 4x12 , 2x12 cab. And lets face it most of us myself included for sure cant grab the aound of a 4x12 cab in a regular room or basement setup ( my landlord one townhouse unit / 1 wall over would kill me lol ) so my oversized 2x12 built here in canada is ALL I have to work with and with any of my amps : ceriatone yeti50, wizard, morris 50 , dr.dan 50w and the friedman smallbox i had never quite sounded amazing through it and I digress I want to LOVE my "real" 2x12 cab again and use it when i can with my hreat master volume amps rather than letting that cab sit ...
^
None of these amps are "bad" just not shining to their full potential I believe due to the speakers i cant quite nail down *.
My 2x12 cab is built with all the must haves i.e : dovetail voidless construction and solid birchwood- no jankety flimsy construction techniques or cheap mdf/ particle board mass produced cab here so It cant be the cabs design i feel it my problem just HAS to he the speaker's.
^
~ DISCLAIMER #1 ~
Ive already tried bunch of speakers in the 2x12 cab for all things hard rock like warren demartini, lynch, early VH, and steve stevens tones none of these quite worked some sounded flat out terrible and others just ok"
:
*** I've already tried these ***
:
* G12 65Heritage x2 , 2 UK
* G12m 20 greenies x2 ,
* G12H30s x2 ( one of the worst )
* 1 G12m20greenbacks + 1 v30
This in particular sounded horrendous and that shocked me aince dave friedman uses that pairing stock in his robust looking 2x12 cabs
* And the old V30 UK x2 to no avail, something always sounded wrong or an odd mix / clash of frequencies...
:
* currently there's only 2 that sounded alright and theyre inside now; that is -
* eminence wizards x2
~ these are like 2 G12 H30 clones but at 75w each, they sound just OK so while I can live with it, I'm trying to find something else..
^
* Do you or have you ever used ANY 2x12 cabs/ 2 speaker combinations that rocked in your 2x12 cab in general that you could recommend me ?
* Ever try mixing the G12 H30 with a V30 ?
* Creamback m65 + Cream H75?
* Creamback h or m65 + V30 ?
* Or using scumbacks ? - this option costs a killing here in canada so im reluctant to shell out the $$$$$ for that last one
^
* These 5 examples are ones I've heard pop up over the years when guys are trying to get the most out of their 2x12 cab etc etc.
^
~ DISCLAIMER #2 ~
* Yes I know a 2x12 will never be a 4x12 - even with the best vintage greenbacks or black backs, there's just that bigger bolder iconic sound through a 4x12 that a 2x12 just won't do, yes , that's true and it's very obvious why guys use 4x12s in their demos sponsored or not they flat out sound amazing and highlight the amp in question but its not an option for the forseable future for me in my townhouse setup a 4x12 would just be overkill/ my fiancé already rolls her eyes at my 2x12 whenever I wheel it out
🙄😅
^
** Anyways, I'm all ears whenever you get the chance to read this novel one guitar player to another; It would just about make my day since your video demos always blow me away from the second I heard your first few friedman demos a couple years ago.
^
** if anyone else here seeing this comment can chime in on either there experience with their favourite amp through a 2x12 cab and their speakers of choice I'd really appreciate it as well, the more the merrier, maybe others have been through the same situation with their 2x12 cabs/ swapping 2 speakers same or mixing different ones in a 2x12 etc lmk. ***
^
Cheers from niagara canada and all the best !
🤟🤟🙏🙏
- Adam
I'm a big fan of my Bogner 2x12. As far as speakers go, I've always been happy with my Cele vintage 30s that are loaded in that cab.
Bad cat have filled a big hole of an old school amp loud enough for a mic-less backline. They are neither overpowered or underpowered. The amps have just enough tech to bring them into the present. They are priced to be a very good value for money. They check all the boxes.
So 2k is affordable?
@MeTuLHeD , ..... In the world of boutique amps 2k IS affordable. Funny when I read comments like yours...... like what is affordable supposed to be? Top quality components, hand built in small quantities. Most amps in this caliber of tone and quality are pushing 3k these days.
@@loulagro2315 Affordable means people of modest means can buy one. I hardly think $2k qualifies. But hey. It's your world man. Say on.
@@MeTuLHeD, ..... Naw its hardly my world, lol ..... but i do work hard and save up for things i really want. What is an "affordable" amp to someone of modest income? $600, .... $1000? Maybe its $500? And do you seriously think a Bad Cat, or Friedman, Soldano or whatever should or even could be sold for that? No, that's why people make stuff like Bugera, mass produced in China or Korea so even a kid can save up his lawn mowing jobs and "afford" one. It's all relative, but most people looking at a hand built, professional quality stage amp would feel 2k is affordable in a world where some can cost 3, 4, 5k, and up.
Agreed! Thanks so much for watching and for chiming in.
Love your playing man! These are el84’s right?
What’s your favorite el84 amp?
Thanks so much! I'm still a fan of the old Sampson-era Matchless HC 30 but that being said, I'm going to have a hard time sending this amp back. It's really nice sounding.
Amp sounds great, awesome playing as always but my immediate question is: "What's that PRS? SE with no inlays like your custom shop one?"
PRS SE Mike Mushok Baritone
It's a Mike Mushok Baritone.
🎉
Hey Shawn, Love this video, the amp and obviously the intro theme. Did you use a drum vst in the intro?
Thanks so much! I've been using EZ Drummer 2 for years now.
@@ShawnTubbsthanks!!
I badly need a PRS MT 100 to find its way into your hands
Hows the hiss/noise when this amp is cranked up?
Hey Shawn, The trem sounded a little "glitchy" when you turned up the depth, like a starved fuzz. Is that what you heard?
Yes, with the depth all the way up, that can happen with a bias-modulated tremolo.
Wait, what was that PRS SE model at the opening? Is that a Shawn Tubbs signature? I wrote to PRS recently asking them to make one.
That's a Mike Meshok Baritone guitar.
@@ShawnTubbs Thank you, Shawn.
Great amp and tone!
What is the song you’re playing at the video’s intro?
I write an original song for every demo I do.
@@ShawnTubbs it’s great !
cool demo ! what's the converter you re trackin with ? cheers
Do you mean interface? I'm using an Apogee Quartet. I ran the session at 48/24. Thanks for watching!
4:55 I’m awake. I caught that. 😆
Haha, thanks for watching!
tamed Super Lead
I almost expected you, after playing guitar without the amp, play with the amp but still no sound and say, "Now this is the guitar with the amp into a speaker."
Haha! Thanks for watching!
The intro video was like guitar porn, but in good taste.
BTW, you have the cases stacked in another shower now? Lol
Haha, not this time around. I've got things sorted!
You think the Tyler is worth the extra cost? Is it really worth twice the cash of all these other companies? I still want one LOL@@ShawnTubbs