Four New Amps from BAD CAT

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • Hi, my name is Michael Nielsen. I'm a composer/producer. I write music for movie trailers, video game soundtracks, commercials, movies and tv shows. This channel is dedicated to guitar related gear and music production. My production and publishing company is called Ninja Tracks. My guitar sound design is available for Kemper, TwoNotes, THU Overloud, IK ToneX, and IR's.
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    00:00 Bad Cat
    01:48 4 New Amp
    03:54 The Cub
    07:01 Hot Cat
    10:32 Lynx
    12:03 Black Cat
    16:08 The Lineup
    #BadCatAmps #Amplifier #Guitar

КОМЕНТАРІ • 221

  • @SlinkyT82
    @SlinkyT82 Рік тому +54

    That opening track bro, what a banger! The thumb slide plus that natural harmonic at the 5th fret. *chef's kiss*

  • @PhillipMcKnight
    @PhillipMcKnight Рік тому +10

    Amazing playing as always.

  • @BPToneReview
    @BPToneReview Рік тому +15

    Man killer riffs, good grief Mike you’re on fire. Your note choice is impeccable my friend.

  • @wizaxed
    @wizaxed Рік тому +3

    Dude - That opening jam was awesome!! The work you with that Suhr guitar was SCHWEET bro!!! Love watching/listening to you play. Your guitar face is almost as fun!! lol.

  • @jayboy6895
    @jayboy6895 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic playing and great Demonstration Michael. That Lynx has one hell of punch. Always inspiring to watch and listen to you maestro. 🤘 😎

  • @gtrchum
    @gtrchum Рік тому +3

    This ROCKS to no end!!! I love this intro. You put a lot of work into this Michael and I hope it goes viral. We need guitar back with a vengeance and this is like an electric guitar airstrike. Amazing sounding amps!!!

  • @BenCoombs
    @BenCoombs Рік тому +1

    Great demo!! You really put these amps through their paces!! Cheers!!

  • @RichBischoff
    @RichBischoff Рік тому +1

    Sounded so good, thanks for the vid Michael! Some tasty tones there.

  • @paulschlachter4313
    @paulschlachter4313 Рік тому +2

    With loud growling and hissing these cats don't shy away from any fight. Love the character of those BAD CATs.

  • @chrispicha
    @chrispicha Рік тому

    GREAT sounding amps, cool video Michael!

  • @vextract4662
    @vextract4662 Рік тому +1

    This dude is so awesome and the mixes are top notch which makes sense since Mike is a movie music guy. Hats off to you Mike very inspiring.

  • @crazeyjoe
    @crazeyjoe Рік тому +6

    The lynx is my fave of the bunch. All are great for what they do.

  • @Skoora
    @Skoora Рік тому +28

    I think if you and Pete Thorn were to do an intro song together the internet would explode…lol You both excel at slightly out of the box rockin’ goodness that pricks up those ears.

  • @alguitarchristie
    @alguitarchristie Рік тому +2

    They all sound awesome and great playing too as per usual :)

  • @davidgray8796
    @davidgray8796 Рік тому +3

    Always love when you sneak Dann Huff licks in there.

  • @fluidaudiogroup
    @fluidaudiogroup Рік тому +3

    Top notch content as always!
    Checked this out, bought the Lynx, total keeper, so effortless!

  • @MatoMisik
    @MatoMisik Рік тому +2

    I love these amps and you did a great job in this video Michael. I still have my old Black Cat and it stays with me forever :)

  • @christopheranderson2158
    @christopheranderson2158 Рік тому +4

    WOW!!! Dude.....that intro track is probably the best you’ve ever done!!! So unique and the solo was outstanding! 🤘🤘

  • @EasyHeat
    @EasyHeat Рік тому +4

    The Bad Cat Cub seriously has me a bit jaw on the floor gob smacked to say the least.
    EL34s, 30 watts, single channel w/ tons of versatility?!
    What's not to freakin' love here?!
    Wowzers!

  • @robbievalentine8239
    @robbievalentine8239 Рік тому

    Great job with these mike!!

  • @thelonghaul5214
    @thelonghaul5214 Рік тому +1

    I know I said it before, but dang man, I love these demo songs you do. Really nice.

  • @diegozamorano3467
    @diegozamorano3467 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tone. Woooow

  • @GuitarTabsDaily
    @GuitarTabsDaily Рік тому +1

    Amazing demo 🤘🤘👏👏

  • @cliftonwright7081
    @cliftonwright7081 Рік тому +2

    Totes gnar gnar. That was a stupendous mix on the opening track.

  • @JesusOtinChannel
    @JesusOtinChannel Рік тому

    Insane sound and playing!

  • @sddavis101
    @sddavis101 Рік тому +1

    Great video and playing, as always. Love the intro track! Hints of Alter Bridge and...Big Wreck?

  • @Riffraff12571
    @Riffraff12571 Рік тому +1

    Damn!! That's some badass playing. Very cool!

  • @dantahoua
    @dantahoua Місяць тому

    How did I missed this video from you?! Great video and the intro song is awesome!!!!

  • @BCyr1991
    @BCyr1991 Рік тому +6

    I'm gonna have to come back and watch this again with better headphones, the Cub is right up my alley. One channel of goodness with a second master is perfect.

    • @joshbabbitt9243
      @joshbabbitt9243 Рік тому +1

      I thought the same thing! Although I was really hoping to hear the strat through the gain on it

  • @EddyLenz
    @EddyLenz Рік тому +2

    What a killer intro! Those slides...

  • @TavaresProject
    @TavaresProject Рік тому +3

    The riffage on that opening song was holy sugars!!!Wow Michael!!

  • @dmac3316
    @dmac3316 Рік тому +1

    Solid intro! Thanks for the vid!

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 11 місяців тому

    Intro tune sounded so good -- mix is tops. Would love a video on some of your techniques for getting the guitars that big in a mix. Love these amps -- they all sound great. I have a Lynx I bought back in '09, still my favorite amp of all time. The new one is definitely different, more aggressive and full featured.

  • @denmut
    @denmut Рік тому +2

    Very Alterbridge-esque riff! Nice tone.

  • @nj1255
    @nj1255 Рік тому

    The Cub and Hot Cat are pure rock'n'roll. And that opening track is some of the sickest riffing I've heard!

  • @eduardwilliams1245
    @eduardwilliams1245 Рік тому

    I think you've dialled in the new room now. The mixes are sounding badass.

  • @robertdyer8517
    @robertdyer8517 Рік тому +1

    Man i love your demos !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @achilleszaluar5825
    @achilleszaluar5825 Рік тому +1

    thank you for this video! awesome.

  • @usynthesis4749
    @usynthesis4749 Рік тому

    Dam, that intro was pretty fxxking bad ass dude! 😜 🤘
    The whammy glitch!!! 🔥

  • @user-uw9nt9fy2d
    @user-uw9nt9fy2d Рік тому

    What an incredible intro!! Massive amount of tone…

  • @GonzaCordovez
    @GonzaCordovez Рік тому +1

    Interesting sound!

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz Рік тому +1

    banger of a demo! That Les Paul is magic

  • @LordFingers1
    @LordFingers1 Рік тому +2

    that black cat has some great tones, whoa!!

  • @Polentaccio
    @Polentaccio Рік тому +9

    Nielsen bringing the goods! Chunky mean aggressive playing.. what is not to like. Starting to really dig his demo style and demos more than some of the other usual suspects out there.

  • @aldito7586
    @aldito7586 Рік тому +1

    What a tone !

  • @MrTriskaidekaphobic
    @MrTriskaidekaphobic Рік тому

    Man.. I want that Lynx now!
    Killer demo Brother!

  • @MoreMeRecording
    @MoreMeRecording Рік тому +1

    Great demo. I don't follow a ton of YT reviewers but I know the ones I always trust that can not only play the heck outta their axe, but know how to track really well and you are in my Top 3, 100%. Loved what I heard here. I dig your stuff so much I just bought your IR pack too. Cheers!

  • @aristocaster
    @aristocaster Рік тому +1

    Great review

  • @pearmainstudios3942
    @pearmainstudios3942 Рік тому

    Your style is impeccable

  • @craigschmuhl1931
    @craigschmuhl1931 Рік тому +3

    Such an articulate sounding amp.

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 26 днів тому

    Played a Bad Cat amp and was surprised at how good they are! Not as well known but superb amps.

  • @heavyvibrationstudiopl3256
    @heavyvibrationstudiopl3256 Рік тому +1

    Good stuff.

  • @roscoepcoltrane23
    @roscoepcoltrane23 Рік тому

    Badass intro. Killer riffs.

  • @nitromeda
    @nitromeda 7 місяців тому

    I just listened to this video while doing other things and I once more realized how rich the bad cats sound. I have the lynx and it does superb

  • @gregchapman2590
    @gregchapman2590 Рік тому

    That intro song is blistering!!!

  • @badmacbassandbass8118
    @badmacbassandbass8118 Рік тому +1

    HOLY SCHNIKEYZ!!! great song!

  • @MarkKirbyMusic
    @MarkKirbyMusic Рік тому +1

    Glorious!

  • @dougiemanross
    @dougiemanross 8 місяців тому

    I played a Black Cat recently and it was potentially one of the best amps I’ve ever played. Vox tones for days.

  • @CoreyJamesGuitars
    @CoreyJamesGuitars Рік тому +1

    Killer track

  • @BosbluzGuitarMethod
    @BosbluzGuitarMethod Рік тому

    the hook is fantastic!.....nice riff!

  • @jimmcdougall9973
    @jimmcdougall9973 Рік тому +2

    Ooh that Lynx! I’m sweating. That is one of the tastiest amps I have heard in a long time. I have a Kemper, but dang!…

  • @BradRocker
    @BradRocker Рік тому +4

    Holy Bat crap Batman. Those amps are killer !! always loved that Lynx

  • @jeremyz4623
    @jeremyz4623 Рік тому +5

    I have a 2014 Hot Cat and not going to lie - I like it better than the new one based on the tone in this video. Maybe it now fills a different tone place than my version. Mine sounds more aggressive. From this demo sounds like I need to pick up a Lynx though - wow now that’s the tone!!! ❤❤❤

  • @incognitoguitars9999
    @incognitoguitars9999 Рік тому

    You’ve done such a great job on these Mike! We’re selling these like crazy. Really good amps! 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @Arch_Stanton.
    @Arch_Stanton. Рік тому +1

    Awesome intro.

  • @SlimeyGuitarStrings
    @SlimeyGuitarStrings Рік тому +1

    This is dangerous, your videos already make me want all the Friedman stuff.... What amp was used for the floyd stuff starting around 0:57? Really enjoyed that.
    On closer inspection it's the Lynx.... I really like that thing....

    • @jamesthompson2804
      @jamesthompson2804 Рік тому +1

      It says what amp is being played for the different parts in tiny letters in the bottom right of the screen. The part you’re referring to is the Lynx, channel 1 (oops…just saw the hidden part of your comment. Haha)

  • @jasonstone1046
    @jasonstone1046 Рік тому +1

    Killer riffage my good man!

  • @zajefajnylogin
    @zajefajnylogin Рік тому +1

    You should release an album of music from your YT videos. What plugin do you use for drums?

  • @garettoverstreet
    @garettoverstreet Рік тому +1

    That first riffage was indeed epic!

  • @Harvey00
    @Harvey00 Рік тому

    Bought a lynx because of your demo thanks!

  • @metalfather8139
    @metalfather8139 10 місяців тому

    impressive sounds really..any processing on the recording?

  • @denniswilliams9145
    @denniswilliams9145 10 місяців тому +1

    I don’t think that there is a “bad amp” in Bad Cats lineup, I in fact love them all and as such believe that the only remedy (at least for me) is to purchase both the Cub, and the Lynx 😎

  • @LeonTodd
    @LeonTodd Рік тому +1

    Far out the Lynx sounds SAVAGE!

  • @musicman4christjesus
    @musicman4christjesus 8 місяців тому

    Pure tasty tone!!!!❤❤❤

  • @gentlewolf1279
    @gentlewolf1279 Рік тому

    Your intro tone sold me on the Lynx

  • @johnbernau5438
    @johnbernau5438 Рік тому

    Adding another compliment on the opening track: great riffs! Would love to learn more about how you create these tracks. Live drums? Bass track? How many guitars?

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому

      Thanks! Will do! I have to open to track up to see.

  • @mattloughran9817
    @mattloughran9817 Рік тому

    Great video and comparison! For big open overdriven tones (STP-CLUTCH) which amp is the best? Lynx or Hot Cat?

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому +1

      The Lynx. Unless you need a clean tone. Then go Hot Cat.

  • @audiojunkiemusic
    @audiojunkiemusic Рік тому +1

    We need these as a TH-U Rig Library please!

  • @sublyme2157
    @sublyme2157 Рік тому

    Monstrous intro!!!

  • @SSvebor
    @SSvebor Рік тому

    That riff at the end is wicked.

  • @lostinthecosmos1456
    @lostinthecosmos1456 Рік тому

    Incredible demos and playing! Thanks :). Also wondering - knowing that you have used the 'Dirty Shirley' extensively, how would it compare to the new Cub?

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks. The Cub is fat like a Dirty Shirley, but has more cut and bite in the top end. More edge. It's like a fat plexi (kinda). The Cub would be more at home in a harder rock setting, the Shirley Is sweeter and warmer rounder.

    • @lostinthecosmos1456
      @lostinthecosmos1456 Рік тому

      @@BigHairyGuitars Thanks Michael! Appreciate your opinion :)

  • @notalkguitarampplug-insrev784
    @notalkguitarampplug-insrev784 Рік тому +2

    Nice sounds!! Want some ToneX captures. You have probably the best tone on the UA-cam game (I mean not those harsh modern sounds)

  • @davidsparks6146
    @davidsparks6146 Рік тому +2

    Always a good demo. One thing though, if I'm going to drop a grand or more, I would like to see the whole amp front AND back! A little on the FX loop and pedal acceptance.

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому +7

      Thanks David. 4 amps in 1 video. Something has to give. Thankfully, I knew other guys would be individually demoing amps in greater detail. This video is a quick stop showing the refreshed lineup as a whole.

    • @Michael.Jamie.Foxxworthy
      @Michael.Jamie.Foxxworthy Рік тому

      Bad Cat should have done deep dives into all these amps themselves for as big of a release as this was for them. I think all the youtubers did great. BC really dropped the ball imo.

    • @CenterThePendulum
      @CenterThePendulum Рік тому +1

      These aren’t truly expensive amps and seldom are the effect loops really covered. Isn’t it amazing that we can watch all this gear get demo’d…FOR FREE

  • @LordFingers1
    @LordFingers1 Рік тому +2

    bad cat delivers some great tones.

  • @stevecox9871
    @stevecox9871 9 годин тому

    I have bought a Cub and it sounds great. My only criticism is that I can't read the signage on the controls because it is too feint in a gigging situation. The rear sockets are even more difficult to read.

  • @trevorwimberly4386
    @trevorwimberly4386 Рік тому +1

    Don't be afraid to dust off that headstock during string changes! Man you're 80's riffage has gotten really tight, sounds sweet for sure!

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому

      I did. Someone mentioned that in a vid a few weeks ago. I don't ever look at the headstock, but now I'm looking for it! Dust patrol!

    • @gregchapman2590
      @gregchapman2590 Рік тому

      It's the magic dust that gives the magic tone, leave it alone!

    • @Jim_Cox
      @Jim_Cox 18 днів тому

      @@BigHairyGuitars I'm sure you can find them many places but if you search for "keyboard brush" there are some nice, inexpensive, long bristled brushes that are nice for dusting off guitars.

  • @charlesmcbride4097
    @charlesmcbride4097 Рік тому +2

    Great job, Michael. Are these from the USA 'Players Series' ? Thanks much.

    • @francescolonghi
      @francescolonghi Рік тому +2

      Every amp has its own range now. They are all built in California and share many similarities with the Player Series' models!

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому

      There's no more series's. Everything is streamlined to these 4.

  • @stuartkinzel8195
    @stuartkinzel8195 Рік тому

    Great demo with some killer riffs. I'm really digging the Black Cat. What was that Suhr with the gold hardware? Gorgeous guitar.

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому

      Thanks! That Suhr is essentially a Reb Beach model. Koa modern Suhr with MagFrag pickups (normally Suhr would have EMG)

    • @stuartkinzel8195
      @stuartkinzel8195 Рік тому

      @@BigHairyGuitars Thanks for the quick reply. The pups is what threw me off. I don't have a Suhr (yet). That may need to change.

    • @user-ql1pc7pi9x
      @user-ql1pc7pi9x Рік тому

      I like the Hot Cat. Looking for another amp to go with my BE100 - that might just be another to add to the list.

  • @mars6433
    @mars6433 Рік тому +3

    @12:55 First of all, Mr. Nielsen is the UA-camst of UA-camrs. First of all, Bad Cat makes great amps. First of all, WHY do companies continue to waste the money to put a Tremolo in an amp ? First of all, I use a totally different EQ on my clean vs. dirt channels and first of all, Mr. Nielsen is the UA-camst of UA-camrs !

    • @curtisc9350
      @curtisc9350 Рік тому +1

      I'd have to agree with you on a Tremolo being a waste of Time, Space, and Expense ! 😉👍
      Only Time will tell if this BadCat Update pays off for their Brand ? 🤔
      Solid Demo by the way Michael, in showing the essence, of what the new BadCat Lineup has to offer !
      👍👍Keep up the nice work .
      Cheers ✌️
      #michaelnielsen
      #knowyourguitar
      #badcatamps
      #badcatlynx

  • @lyricbread
    @lyricbread Рік тому

    @bighairyguitars what cabinet were you running through for the Lynx demo?

  • @An2oine
    @An2oine Рік тому +1

    Man, you can play some moving jam.

  • @sergioorozcobarrera8512
    @sergioorozcobarrera8512 9 місяців тому

    Maybe I missed it at some point, but, what cab/speaker/IR are you running these through in the video, mate? (Or does anyone know?)
    Thanks in advance!

  • @brianmckenzie1318
    @brianmckenzie1318 Рік тому

    Regarding the Cub, guessing having the 2 switchable master volumes allows you to boost your own solos if needed?

  • @jafethuerta
    @jafethuerta Рік тому

    I’m curious; do you have an album or something ? If not, you should def make one. 🤟😎

  • @BP-or2iu
    @BP-or2iu Рік тому

    Would be nice to get a high gain amp that was only like 20W.

  • @shorerocks
    @shorerocks Рік тому +1

    Wow

  • @JasminMusic1602
    @JasminMusic1602 Рік тому +2

    Mezzabarba Eric Steckel....please Mike test this amp !!!

  • @ProfVonW
    @ProfVonW Рік тому

    Like everyone else is saying, awesome playing. But I’m still unsure of the differences other than the cub is single channel and lynx is high gain.

  • @fillo1971
    @fillo1971 Рік тому +1

    Michael, a te se dovessero farti provare un bidone, sapresti farlo suonare da Dio, sei uno spettacolo ragazzone💯💪🏻🎸👍🏻

  • @jordanmartin324
    @jordanmartin324 Рік тому

    I’m still having trouble really differentiating the Lynx and Hot Cat. The Lynx is higher gain or just doesn’t have a clean channel like the Hot Cat?

    • @BigHairyGuitars
      @BigHairyGuitars  Рік тому +5

      I would think of it like this. If there's a 3 channel amp, with clean, crunch and mega... The Lynx is crunch and mega (both have massive gain), the Hot Cat has clean and crunch. The Lynx can't do clean, but it can do smooth soaring lead tones and massive crunch. The Hot Cat does everything from clean to crunch, but the chunk doesn't go quite as aggressive as the Lynx.