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Bad Cat Amplifiers

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Costa Mesa, California

Repairs & setups

Plan your visit

  • Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
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  • Phone (714) 630-0101
  • Website badcatamps.com

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Bad Cat Amplifiers, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔊 Amps & Pedals 14 mentions

“They even let me hang out in the studio with the amps and guitars for me to play while I waited.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“You see, he’s also a collector.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups

“If you set up a visit to the shop, he’ll let you plug in and see if you like his stuff.”

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From the reviews

John, the owner here, is a guitarist and that’s nice if you’re going to have an amp company. But his truly extraordinary trait is his amp and guitar savvy. You see, he’s also a collector. He KNOWS amps, guitars and tone - PLUS he’s a nice guy. If you call, he’ll help you figure out what you want or need.

★★★★★ — Greg, Mar 2019

I would not classify Bad Cat Amplifiers as a music store. They make the BEST guitar amplifiers, and that puts them in a class of their own. Both my husband and our son own @BadCatAmp, and they are picky, tone monsters, and got rid of the other amps.

★★★★★ — Patty, Apr 2018

Went to their HQ for an online purchase issue and the crew were not only helpful but VERY friendly! They even let me hang out in the studio with the amps and guitars for me to play while I waited. Such a great team of people!

★★★★★ — Bosephdfrog, Apr 2025

I just called bad cat and spoke to John about a used Tone Cat I just acquired. He picked up the phone and was happy to answer any and all questions I had! What great customer service!!!!!! Wow I’m amazed how polite and friendly you guys are! Merry Christmas 🎄

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2019

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Where to find Bad Cat Amplifiers

1030 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA92627

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