Detail 01
Switchable 12AX7 and EF86 preamp tubes
The 12AX7 option is described as smooth and clear; the EF86 option as more aggressive and saturated.
Product detailSKU #1500000446302
Bad CatCub V 40W Handwired Tube Guitar Amp Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Cub V is a 40W handwired tube amp head built in Costa Mesa with true point-to-point wiring, two EL34 power tubes, and selectable 12AX7 or EF86 preamp tubes. The two preamp choices move between smooth, clear sounds and a more aggressive, saturated voice. Dual master volumes provide another control point, while tube-driven spring reverb and the buffered effects loop support a pedal-based rig. Its Baltic birch cabinet weighs 31 pounds and measures 20.75 by 10.375 by 10 inches.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Using a buffered effects loop to keep a pedal chain integrated with the amp head.
- Moving between smooth clear tones and a more saturated preamp voice.
- Stage or studio rigs that need tube-driven spring reverb and dual master volumes.
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
Dual master volume controls
Two master-volume settings are available as part of the amp’s control layout.
Detail 03
31 lb; 20.75 x 10.375 x 10 in.
These figures help with planning space and transport for the head.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What power tubes are fitted?
The Cub V uses two EL34 power tubes.
02Does it include reverb and an effects loop?
It has tube-driven spring reverb and 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
- 31
- Dimensions
- 20.75 inch width x 10.375 inch depth x 10 inch height
