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.
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.
