
Get Big, Inspiring Tone From the Bad Cat ERA 30 Guitar Amp Head - Black – Genuine Australian Stock
The Bad Cat ERA 30 Guitar Amp Head is an amplifier built to help you get the tone you hear in your head — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. The Bad Cat Era 30 is not just an amplifier—it's a bridge between the past and the future of guitar tone.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get the tone you hear in your head — designed by the legendary Mark Sampson, whose groundbreaking creations have shaped the sound of countless records, the Era 30 marks his triumphant…
- Play at the right volume — inspired by his iconic designs and refined through thirty-five years of engineering and artistic vision, this amp is a celebration of tone…
- Shape your sound easily — every component—from the custom transformers to the hand-wired circuitry—has been meticulously crafted to deliver an unmatched playing experience.
- Built for gigs and practice — what makes the Era 30 a true masterpiece.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Bad Cat Amplifiers builds the Bad Cat ERA 30 Guitar Amp Head to the manufacturer’s specification for regular use.
Performance Specs
- Inspired by his iconic designs and refined through thirty-five years of engineering and artistic vision, this amp is a celebration of tone, versatility, and…
- Let's start with its two fully independent channels, each designed to bring out the best in your playing, no matter your style
- Channel one, powered by the iconic EF86 tube, delivers the kind of harmonically rich, three-dimensional tones that tube enthusiasts dream of
- Channel two shifts gears with a 12AX7-based preamp for a tighter, punchier tone
What’s Included
The Bad Cat ERA 30 Guitar Amp Head as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.
Perfect For
- Gigging guitarists and bassists
- Home and studio players
- Students and teachers
How It Stands Out
Power, speakers and channels are listed so you can match it to the rooms you play. Unlike grey imports, every amplifier we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it loud enough for gigs?
See the wattage and speaker details in Performance Specs.
Can I use headphones?
If a headphone output is listed in the specs, yes.
Is the Bad Cat ERA 30 Guitar Amp Head genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Bad Cat Amplifiers’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.