Bad Cat Ocelot Lunchbox Head

The Bad Cat Ocelot lunchbox head combines the classic sound of genuine tubes with some very modern recording features. Despite its compact dimensions of 46 x 25 x 28cm and a weight of just 7.5kg, the Ocelot is a fully fledged tube guitar head with two channels and a dual EL84 power section that delivers up to 20 watts. Alternatively, the amp can be switched to a 1W mode, which also makes it ideal for smaller studios or just practising at home. Another standout feature is the built‑in Two Notes Torpedo technology, with six Bad Cat DynIR cab simulations. This means the Ocelot can be used together with a speaker cabinet, but also fed directly into a recording interface or mixing console via the XLR output. The Bad Cat Ocelot is a successful blend of traditional tube amp tone with a playability and compatibility that makes it incredibly flexible.

In practice, the Bad Cat Ocelot is an extremely versatile animal. On stage, it can be run with a standard guitar cabinet – while the XLR output simultaneously sends a DI signal with cab simulation to the mixing desk. In the studio, the Ocelot can be used completely without a speaker – instead, it's played and recorded via the DynIR output or the headphone connection. The 1W mode also enables tube saturation at moderate volumes, which is particularly helpful when practising or jamming at home, and the Bad Cat Ocelot ships with a two‑button footswitch for quick channel switching. The result is a setup with a boutique sound and build quality that can be used very flexibly anywhere from the living room to the studio and the stage – and all without complex cabling or additional equipment.