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Published on 03/31/11 at 23:09Guitar Amplifier dot-to-point 35-watt class A single channel Preamplifier: 2x 12AX7 EF86 and a character that gives the Matchless amp. Rectifier tube: 1x 5AR4 lamp power amplifiers also: 2x EL34 On the back of the amp are: - entered for the surgery or 4 ohm, 8 ohm, 16 ohm - the power - and the effect loop. Up front, there are the controls: - Volume (preamp) - Bass - Treble - Brilliant - Master (amplification) - Reverb (if clubman reverb) - Standby - On / Off Dimensions: 22.86 cm (height) x 54 , 60 cm (length) x 26.67 cm (W) Weight: 21 kg As 2 entries on: - "High" = More Overdrive, more volume, it can get very nasty - "Low" = Less overdrive, on the other hand more headroom, excellent sound for cleans that overdrive less, perfect for playing at a "bedroom level" Unfortunately I have no firm Matchless that goes with it, I have a 2x12 cabinet made by the standard of the brand, equipped by the same speaker that offers matchless and they put in their amp is a Celestion Vintage 30 Celestion G12H and a-30.
UTILIZATION
In the former, a single channel, the minimum potentiometer is connected and its rings. I unfortunately did not have the manual since I got it used in exchange against my Bogner Shiva. The tweaks we are going from one extreme to another with just a quarter-turn as I will explain below.
SOUNDS
- Will it fit your style of music? I play everything, but my "tone" is in the funk, rock and blues. For this, I think I found what I needed. I only play with a Stratocaster (Suhr V60LP micro-stick, middle and DiMarzio original SDS-1 at the bridge) because I parted with my other guitars, I try to adjust my sound as much as possible! - What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)? Finally, the EL34 is a pure state, as the title suggests, is a mixture of English recognized brands Marshall, Hiwatt and Vox. So much of this mids (even without adjusting the mids) and VERY LOUD! For cons, the clubman has his own sound, it sounds like a Matchless, but it has the air of his animals so recognized. With an amp like this, in concert amp knows a spot in the mix even at low volume. Equalization responds very effectively. Want to rock? Then one plugs into the "high input" It Crank the bass and the volume of the amp and voila, a beautiful rich harmonic overdrive, something more funk? It plugs into the "low input" food is low at noon and Crank it a bit high frequencies to 2 hours. You end up with well-defined arrangements for the perfect "popcorn" or "skank"! For cons, I would not advise this amp to play metal, I would go in the Matchless Independence is very high gain. With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play? For the Stratocaster is set higher. With dual mics, I had a real tuasse, a WCR godwood at bridge on my strat there is very little. With a humbucker, it can be very rock, very fat too, but while remaining very "tight" in the bass. Before long I'd have the chance to try the amp with an Epiphone SG which has a very dark character. 9 because no amp is perfect, but for me a big 12
OVERALL OPINION
- For how long have you been using it? I've been in January 2011, so it's been three months now I have, and I am not yet jaded. My previous amp was a Bogner Shiva 6L6 and me for 1 more year until I'm full time with simple microphones. I have much more to find my account with an amp character "British" for his brilliant high frequencies and the very present mids. - Did you try many other models before getting this one? Rocker30 Orange, Mesa Lonestar Special, Divided By Thirteen FTR37, Bogner Shiva, Marshall 1974x, JTM45, Fender but not much more of their famous Bassman 60s! - What thing do you like most/least about it? = Most Beautiful on a stage! The Matchless that illuminates when the amplifier is light, and all the settings that illuminates when disembark on standby. The sound of course! With a TS-8 is good too, or a fuzz face is very bad. = The least I really like having the home office because of the resale price and look, but that is just the sound does not suffer. - What is your opinion about the value for the price? Mmm in exchange against an amp that was no longer the case, excellent! - Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? Without a doubt, I have a lot of fun with this amp is my all-terrain luxury! To conclude, as the person who told me the exchange: A Matchless on a stage that goes unnoticed, you risk to make them jealous!
UTILIZATION
In the former, a single channel, the minimum potentiometer is connected and its rings. I unfortunately did not have the manual since I got it used in exchange against my Bogner Shiva. The tweaks we are going from one extreme to another with just a quarter-turn as I will explain below.
SOUNDS
- Will it fit your style of music? I play everything, but my "tone" is in the funk, rock and blues. For this, I think I found what I needed. I only play with a Stratocaster (Suhr V60LP micro-stick, middle and DiMarzio original SDS-1 at the bridge) because I parted with my other guitars, I try to adjust my sound as much as possible! - What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)? Finally, the EL34 is a pure state, as the title suggests, is a mixture of English recognized brands Marshall, Hiwatt and Vox. So much of this mids (even without adjusting the mids) and VERY LOUD! For cons, the clubman has his own sound, it sounds like a Matchless, but it has the air of his animals so recognized. With an amp like this, in concert amp knows a spot in the mix even at low volume. Equalization responds very effectively. Want to rock? Then one plugs into the "high input" It Crank the bass and the volume of the amp and voila, a beautiful rich harmonic overdrive, something more funk? It plugs into the "low input" food is low at noon and Crank it a bit high frequencies to 2 hours. You end up with well-defined arrangements for the perfect "popcorn" or "skank"! For cons, I would not advise this amp to play metal, I would go in the Matchless Independence is very high gain. With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play? For the Stratocaster is set higher. With dual mics, I had a real tuasse, a WCR godwood at bridge on my strat there is very little. With a humbucker, it can be very rock, very fat too, but while remaining very "tight" in the bass. Before long I'd have the chance to try the amp with an Epiphone SG which has a very dark character. 9 because no amp is perfect, but for me a big 12
OVERALL OPINION
- For how long have you been using it? I've been in January 2011, so it's been three months now I have, and I am not yet jaded. My previous amp was a Bogner Shiva 6L6 and me for 1 more year until I'm full time with simple microphones. I have much more to find my account with an amp character "British" for his brilliant high frequencies and the very present mids. - Did you try many other models before getting this one? Rocker30 Orange, Mesa Lonestar Special, Divided By Thirteen FTR37, Bogner Shiva, Marshall 1974x, JTM45, Fender but not much more of their famous Bassman 60s! - What thing do you like most/least about it? = Most Beautiful on a stage! The Matchless that illuminates when the amplifier is light, and all the settings that illuminates when disembark on standby. The sound of course! With a TS-8 is good too, or a fuzz face is very bad. = The least I really like having the home office because of the resale price and look, but that is just the sound does not suffer. - What is your opinion about the value for the price? Mmm in exchange against an amp that was no longer the case, excellent! - Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? Without a doubt, I have a lot of fun with this amp is my all-terrain luxury! To conclude, as the person who told me the exchange: A Matchless on a stage that goes unnoticed, you risk to make them jealous!