Detail 01
Switchable 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes
Lets the player choose between two tonal profiles within the same combo.
Product detailSKU #1500000446305
Bad CatCub V 1x12 15W Handwired Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cub V combines a 15W handwired tube amplifier with a 1x12 combo format. Its point-to-point wiring, two EL84 power tubes, and selectable 12AX7 or EF86 preamp tubes provide two distinct tonal directions, from cleaner rhythm work to more forceful overdrive. Tube-driven spring reverb, a buffered effects loop, and dual master volumes add hands-on control for rehearsal, recording, and smaller-stage work. The Baltic birch cabinet keeps the format focused in one 48 lb unit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsals, recording, and smaller gigs using a 15W 1x12 tube combo.
- Players moving between 12AX7 and EF86 preamp voices during a performance.
- Pedal-based guitar setups needing a buffered effects loop and spring reverb.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tube-driven spring reverb
Adds reverb texture directly from the amplifier.
Detail 03
Footswitchable option for preamp tubes and dual master volumes
Allows those controls to be toggled during performance.
Detail 04
48 lb; 19 x 23.75 x 10.375 inches
The complete combo is a single 48 lb unit for transport and setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The combo weighs 48 lb; consider that when planning transport.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What power tubes are used?
The 15W combo uses two EL84 power tubes.
02Can the preamp tube choice be switched?
Yes. It switches between 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes.
03Does it include an effects loop?
Yes. The Cub V has a built-in buffered effects loop.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Baltic birch
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 48
- Dimensions
- 19 inch height x 23.75 inch width x 10.375 inch depth
