Starting in the 1990s, a resurgence of tube amps began to appear for sale, and a renaissance of the tube amp changed the market. Matchless Amplifiers is a Los Angeles-based company which designs and makes electric guitar amplifiers, specializing in class-A tube circuitry. Matchless Amps come standard in black. Because the amplifiers were so costly to make, we didn't know if customers would actually buy them. He, along with partners Rick Perotta, Chris explains "A lot of work went into those early prototypes. This is ideal for a hard rock sound where clarity and presence is needed.”Matchless Amplifiers was founded in 1989 with a simple philosophy: Build the best, most versatile amplifier possible. As part of their research, they'd solicit working musicians to play through the prototypes. Naturally, the amps were very labor intensive to construct.
In the end, we had to have them hand wound in small batches by a private company. Very Good. By listening to their feedback, they'd incorporate those desirable changes into the amp design. Expertly handcrafted in typical Matchless fashion with artfully simple controls, the 45 watt Thunderman bass amp is designed to be any bass player's workhorse. The DC-30 was the company’s first design and still leads the lineup as the flagship model. We also had to import tubes from other countries. Made in California, Matchless crafts hand built, point-to-point, class A, guitar and bass tube amplifiers. The Independence 35 is the first 35 watt 3 channel guitar amplifier in Matchless’ history! The models created following the C-30 series were an attempt by the company to create a unique entity within the market place. It wasn't just about the amp's power, it was also about delivering punchy, clear, complex voicing. Browse Matchless products and enjoy free shipping on thousands of Matchless gear & 30 day returns. The Treble control will do two things in this type of circuit, first it will of course add more top end and brightness, and subsequently it will decrease the midrange. After all, it was like taking a step backwards into an older "garage technology" and then asking more money for it." You can choose standard black tolex at no charge, or order any of the following colors for... Technology Security shouldn’t require an extra letter (MSSP) or “special focus.” We have security as the baseline to our support and design models and we approach everything from a Security and Compliance perspective. Mint. Â Built and designed by professional musicians for professional musicians, Matchless amplifiers live up to their name.Our mission is and has always been to build the best sounding, most durable amp on the market.For over 30 years, Matchless has been producing the highest quality amplifiers and products for professional musicians. Matchless Spitfire - Rare Small Box Combo - 1x12 15w. Ultra Sound is one of the Largest Stocking Dealers of Matchless Amplifiers in the US and we always have most of the Matchless models in stock and ready for immediate delivery.
Even commercially available transformers didn't seem to do the trick. £65.39 postage. The drop in value of the yen caused terminal financial problems, as Matchless had invested heavily in a new production facility. Local Pickup Only. They'd experiment with different speaker combinations and speaker modifications." Reverb Bump. Chris handled computer related assignments, CAD engineering and purchasing. If you would like to customize your Matchless, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. This is very beneficial with different styles of pickup that have a thinner sound, or fatter pickups that need the Bass rolled off for more clarity. This is a Handwired DC-30 Amp. As prototyping neared completion, Mark and Rick came up with the name MATCHLESS—because that's what they intended their "no-compromise" amplifier to be. A lot of dealers don't have very many models in stock and if they don't have it you will have to wait to get the amp - often for a long time. Everything you love about Matchless is evident in this workhorse including rock-solid build quality, the highest quality parts and stunning tone. FOR IMMEDIATE CONTACT OR STORE FRONT HOURS PLEASE CLICK THE CHAT BUTTON BELOWMatchless DC-30R - (30 Watt Combo with Reverb, 1/2 Power Switch, Effects Loop)Matchless Independence 35 - (35 Watt Head with Reverb)Matchless Amplifiers Factory Custom Padded Slip Covers with Matchless Logo £155.98 postage