Founded at the turn of the millennium, Bad Cat’s original mission was to fill a hole left in the market for high-end guitar amplification following the temporary demise of Matchless in 1999.
It’s well known that Matchless co-founder and designer Mark Sampson helped out with some initial design and fabrication, hence in the very early days there was a close similarity between Matchless and Bad Cat products. But Bad Cat’s range quickly diverged with innovative features and new models, including the K-Master circuit and the well-received Hot Cat and USA Player amplifiers.
