ERA
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Known for its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity, the Era 30 moves effortlessly from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. Its modern refinement of classic British-inspired tones makes it a go-to for players seeking clarity, depth, and musical responsiveness in every note. This is Mark Sampson’s legacy amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map. With separate EF86 and 12AX7 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for ToneX, Quad Cortex, NAM, and Proxy.
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
48 Captures V2
Extended Training
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
TONEX V2
QUAD CORTEX V2
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
48 Captures V2
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
48 Captures V2
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
PROXY
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
45 Captures
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
NAM
OVERVIEW
48 Captures V2
Voiced for Humbuckers and Single Coils
Two Different Speakers
All Three Channel Configurations
Analog API Preamp and Neve EQ
Extended Training for ToneX
Head Captures Provided for NAM Only
MICS & PREAMP
For these captures I used a Shure 545 with a Royer R-121. An API 3122V preamp and Neve 8803 analog EQ were used to sweeten the captures.
CABINET & SPEAKERS
The stock Bad Cat Ceramic speaker was captured alongside a Celestion Alnico Cream speaker in the matching Bad Cat Era 2X12 oversized open back cab.
GAIN STAGES
1 -Clean
2 - Edge of Breakup
3 - Crunch
4 - Driven
CAPTURES
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Bad Cat Ceramic Speaker | 24 Captures
Bad Cat Stock Ceramic
Tight, punchy, and immediate with a firm low end, crisp attack, and focused upper-mid bite. Great for bold, articulate tones that stay clear and defined.12AX7
The 12AX7 channel provides a slightly more scooped tone with a chimey top end and punchy, tight lows.
TS ERA HB BC 12AX7 - 1
TS ERA HB BC 12AX7 - 2
TS ERA HB BC 12AX7 - 3
TS ERA HB BC 12AX7 - 4
TS ERA SC BC 12AX7 - 1
TS ERA SC BC 12AX7 - 2
TS ERA SC BC 12AX7 - 3
TS ERA SC BC 12AX7 - 4
EF86
The EF86 channel provides a chewy soulful midrange with an ever so slightly reduced top end.
TS ERA HB BC EF86 - 1
TS ERA HB BC EF86 - 2
TS ERA HB BC EF86 - 3
TS ERA HB BC EF86 - 4
TS ERA SC BC EF86 - 1
TS ERA SC BC EF86 - 2
TS ERA SC BC EF86 - 3
TS ERA SC BC EF86 - 4
BLND
The Era 30 allows for the 12AX7 and EF86 channels to be blended together which naturally adds gain and creates an extra harmonically rich tone.
TS ERA HB BC BLND - 1
TS ERA HB BC BLND - 2
TS ERA HB BC BLND - 3
TS ERA HB BC BLND - 4
TS ERA SC BC BLND - 1
TS ERA SC BC BLND - 2
TS ERA SC BC BLND - 3
TS ERA SC BC BLND - 4
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Celestion Alnico Cream | 24 Captures
Smoother, sweeter, and more vintage-feeling with softer compression, warm mids, and a polished top end. Great for rich chime, bloom, and touch-sensitive feel.12AX7
The 12AX7 channel provides a slightly more scooped tone with a chimey top end and punchy, tight lows.
TS ERA HB CRM 12AX7 - 1
TS ERA HB CRM 12AX7 - 2
TS ERA HB CRM 12AX7 - 3
TS ERA HB CRM 12AX7 - 4
TS ERA SC CRM 12AX7 - 1
TS ERA SC CRM 12AX7 - 2
TS ERA SC CRM 12AX7 - 3
TS ERA SC CRM 12AX7 - 4
EF86
The EF86 channel provides a chewy soulful midrange with an ever so slightly reduced top end.
TS ERA HB CRM EF86 - 1
TS ERA HB CRM EF86 - 2
TS ERA HB CRM EF86 - 3
TS ERA HB CRM EF86 - 4
TS ERA SC CRM EF86 - 1
TS ERA SC CRM EF86 - 2
TS ERA SC CRM EF86 - 3
TS ERA SC CRM EF86 - 4
BLND
The Era 30 allows for the 12AX7 and EF86 channels to be blended together which naturally adds gain and creates an extra harmonically rich tone.
TS ERA HB CRM BLND - 1
TS ERA HB CRM BLND - 2
TS ERA HB CRM BLND - 3
TS ERA HB CRM BLND - 4
TS ERA SC CRM BLND - 1
TS ERA SC CRM BLND - 2
TS ERA SC CRM BLND - 3
TS ERA SC CRM BLND - 4
PAIRINGS
TS ERA HB BC BLND - 1
TS MCLUB HB 35XC V2 - 1
Artist: Jordan Mammano (Elevation Worship)
Guitar: Les Paul with Elliott Firewater Pickups
Rig: Analog Board with ToneX
TS ERA SC BC BLND - 1
TS MCLUB SC 35XC V2 - 1
Artist: Jordan Mammano (Elevation Worship)
Guitar: Elliott Tone Master
Rig: Analog Board with ToneX
TS ERA HB BC 12AX7 - 1
TS MCLUB HB CBM V2 - 1
Artist: Isaac Cook
Guitar: Various Elliott Guitars
Rig: Analog Board with ToneX
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
48 Captures V2
Extended Training
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
TONEX V2
QUAD CORTEX V2
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
48 Captures V2
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
45 Captures
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
Matching IRs Included
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE
PROXY
NAM
The Bad Cat Era 30 is a boutique, EL84-powered tube amp that delivers a perfect balance of chime, punch, and harmonic richness. Its articulate top end, tight low response, and dynamic touch sensitivity take the Era 30 from sparkling cleans to edge-of-breakup grit and full-bodied overdrive. This is Mark Sampson’s “legacy” amp in every way—a perfected and final iteration of the DC30 circuit that put him on the map to begin with. With separate 12AX7 and EF86 channels, as well as the ability to blend them, this is the ultimate amp for nearly any style, all of which has been meticulously captured for you to enjoy.
96 Captures
All 3 Channel Configurations
2 Different Speakers
Amp + Cab and Head Only Captures
Matching IRs Included
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD & Royer R-121
MAIN PRODUCT PAGE