The Matchless Custom 212 boutique amp is made out of only the best materials, and the entire amp is handwired by the professionals at Matchless to insure quality. If you’re looking for a great amp that has all the power you need, this is it. The Custom 212 is driven by a pair of EL84 tubes that give it a nice classic Vox-like tone. The tone controls are very interactive, and the tube driven tremolo and reverb channels sound fantastic. It’s even possible to make the Custom 212 sound like a vintage super reverb amp if you push it hard enough.
The Custom 212 comes in a solid cabinet that features a Jensen P12N and the Vintage 30 speaker combination which work very well together. The boutique amp features a half power switch so you can change between 15 watts or 30 watts. You also have high and low inputs and controls for treble, bass, master, volume, reverb, speed, and intensity. The only downside to the Matchless Custom 212 is its weight. At almost 85 pounds, this is one of the heavier amps out there, and it can be quite a chore lugging it around from place to place. If you’re using it only at home, that might not be an issue, but if you’re taking it on the road or to the studio, the weight may become a problem.
Similar to the Lightning 15, the Spitfire keeps it sweet and simple. It is powered by two EL84s, 12AX7s for tone, a phase inverter and a 5AR4 for the rectifier. The Spitfire comes in a lightweight, compact cabinet, but still packs the same punch you've come to expect from Matchless.
Like all Matchless amplifiers, the Spitfire is hand made, point to point wired and tough as nails. User controls are Volume, Tone, and Master Volume.
Power: 15 Watts
Channels: One Channel
Controls Ch.1: Volume, Tone Switch, Master Volume
Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4
Features: Dual inputs - high and low gain
Speaker Output: Switchable Impedance of 4, 8, and 16 Ohms
Weight: 45 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 18 x 9
Matchless Hot Box Effects Guitar Pedal ? Used 41416/4 USED - 100% working - good condition. NOTE: Picture shown is NOT the actual item - It?s just a general representation. Please contact us 800 800 0087 for more details. The Hotbox Classic is an active two channel tube preamp driven by two 12AX7 tubes. It is point to point, hand-wired in classic Matchless fashion and housed in a heavy duty, polished stainless steel enclosure complete with the Matchless signature back-lit logo and control panel. It uses the same top quality components as the Matchless amps down to the custom hand-wound transformer.
The Volume Box lets you expand your amp's range of usable volume & dial in much more "open" & "driven tube" tones at lower/more manageable volumes (without driving your neighbors crazy!). It adds another much more responsive audio taper volume control to the circuit of your amp by simply plugging into the effects loop, no mods required whatsoever and no danger of harming your amplifier. It solves the problem of an EXTREMELY touchy volume knob on your amp, you know what I mean: zero has no volume but 1 or 2 is already MUCH too loud. The Volume Box takes care of that with its nice smooth Audio Taper Control, DEFINITELY the most cost effective investment you can make for your amp, A great way to discover a whole new range of tones on your amplifier!
Simply plug it into the effect loop on your amp (thats the preamp out and power amp in jacks, you need a series effects loop for this device, it does not go between amp and speaker) and turn the amp UP and then adjust the overall volume with the volume box...this allows you to get more of that wide open tube tone at nice safe levels, it really works great! Works on all amplifiers (tube and solid state even) with a standard (series) effects loop regardless of ohm load/power rating/impedance!
A must have secret weapon every guitarist should have in their trick bag! Works great live, at home, in the studio, wherever! This box is made of durable molded plastic (see my other listings for my super strong die cast aluminum ones), I use all quality components, very well made and absolutely WILL NOT HURT YOUR AMP! Yes you CAN still use your effects loop for other devices while using the Volume Box, just be sure to place the Volume Box last in the loop and everything will work just fine! Box is very simple to use, no batteries to change or anything like that, just plug and play!!! This is the best bang for the buck you will ever get for your amp! Cables not included, full moneyback satisfaction guarantee, thanks!!!
November 29, 2009
Posted in Matchless Amps — anthony @ 9:08 pm
If you’re looking for a great amp that has all the power you need, this is it. The Custom 212 is driven by a pair of EL84 tubes that give it a nice classic Vox-like tone. The tone controls are very interactive, and the tube driven tremolo and reverb channels sound fantastic. It’s even possible to make the Custom 212 sound like a vintage super reverb amp if you push it hard enough.
