This is part 2 of my Gibson R9 vs Huber Orca series, and in this one we compare them using a Matchless HC30. As others have mentioned, it has more of a Marshall voicing, but without the bite of a traditional Marshall. Most amps and guitars I’ve bought. The UG30 has one of the best cleans ever and the same for its Reverb. I set my ef86 channel up for lead work. The amps I kept are a Super Reverb, a Two Rock CLRS (on the BF voicing), and this Matchless Laurel Canyon. . This piece of gear has sold. I currently have a Black Cat which is an equivalent to the Matchless HC30. Matchless DC30. The DC-30 is a 2-channel, Class A, 30 watts combo version with EL84 tubes and two inputs. Is the Orca more dynamic?Thanks for watching!Fol. . May 29, 2015 #10We demo and compare guitar amps using EL84 power tubes: Vox AC15 C1, 1961 Vox AC30, Victory VC35 The Copper and Matchless HC-30. Every big name session player has this amp in their arsenal. Black, petrol £3500 or nearest offer Engine runs but rough. Hi all. Thirty very conservatively rated watts from a quartet of EL-84’s, through two channels, each. The Matchless HC-30 is an amplifier guitar head. I'd love a Matchless HC-30, but unfortunately cannot afford it, even secondhand I'm afraid. Although the open back cab is the usual choice, don't rule out a closed back FWIW. Congrats and enjoy! Reactions: plexi87 and daveg777. therefore, I contacted Nik @ Ceriatone for a HC-30 clone. Independence. 1x RT-EF86 - V3: nput tube, Channel 2. Page 1 MATCHLESS AMPLIFIER COMPANY OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL For C-30 Amplifiers Matchless Amplifier Company U. Gold Supporting Member. Nov 12, 2015. An effects loop simplifies performance set-up. Used – Mint. Most amps with a 2xEL84 power section are 6. I think any number of 2x12 or 4x12 V30 equipped cabs would work. Weight: 46 oz. 1,238. Amplifiers Since 1989, Matchless has been designing and selling amplifiers that set the bar for durability and tone. There is a super addictive quality to playing through such a touch. The Matchless is best right at the break up point, it's already pretty strident at that point and only gets moreso after that. $1,750. Contact us for availability. . A large indoor space may require 50 watts. Love it. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Hi all, the Matchless HC30 is one of those amps that really intrigue me; never had a chance to test one out myself, but based on what I hear and what I read it should be really a good sounding amp. All parts, including the transformers, are identical to the ones that go into our traditional amps and are hand wired and built in our factory in Los Angeles. The other guys that use the HC30 typically say they do so because of the reliability (it's built like a tank) and the ability to get nice driven tones at a **reasonable** volume (meaning medium to large size club stage volume). Description. We test every. This tube is often microphonic and does not have a long life. W. Messages 3,301. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…This amp started as a custom shop offering and there was so much demand that Matchless brought it to th Matchless HC-15 15w EL84 Head This amp is essentially a C-30 on half power and features the Lightning circuit in Channel 1 and the Nighthawk in Channel 2. 12AX7A/ECC83 TAD Premium Selected. Add to quote; Share Only show this user. A brand new set of valves will get your amp sounding better than ever. Gold Supporting Member. 0. guitar amplifier. Unbelievable sounding. *NashVegas Guitars is an authorized Matchless Amplifiers Dealer*Matchless HC-15 Head w/Internal Channel Switching - Tuxedo - WOW!!What can we say other than this is pretty much everyone's dream amp and we have several of them in stock now at NashVegas Guitars. TWRC Discussion Starter · Nov 16, 2021. The Treble/Bass "Top Boost" channel get's the classic Vox tones and then. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. Awesome amp for sale. In Stock. Our 30 watt, 2 channel flagship EL-84 model. Our Boutique amp brands include Matchless, Jackson Ampworks, Suhr, Bad Cat and Dr. Brand: Matchless; Model: HC-30 2-Channel 30-Watt Guitar Amp Head. · #2 · Nov 12, 2021 (Edited) I'd get a HC-30R with the 212 cab. This amp made me appreciate class A power sections. This listing has ended. Sold out, please call 02 9817 2173 for next shipment. Mar 7, 2013. The DC-30 and its brethren TC-30 (2×10″ combo), SC30 (1×12″) and HC-30 head are two-channel amps of the old school, which is to say the channels are not footswitchable, but independent (though many players switch between them or use them in parallel with an A/B/Y pedal). com. Although cosmetically different this head and cab are being sold as a set and we cannot break them up. Nov 10, 2018 #9 I'm going to chime in here. Year. 1992. Log in Cart. Just doesn't get much better than this. The two 12AX7’s in Channel 1 create a parallel-triode circuit with interactive bass and treble. Please call 310-444-1922 to. Marshall and VOX (or Matchless) w/pedal boost are my favorite amplifiers, and they blend perfectly. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…I'm selling my Matchless HC30 non-reverb head and the matching (and rare!) ESD 85 cab. The Z Wreck is just warmer, bouncier, more forgiving and has a more pleasant overdrive. . 047uF as opposed to . #1. 2021 Matchless HC30 head and 2020 Matchless ESD212 cabinet in excellent shape. Phoenix 35 2-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head. I've always kinda wanted a Matchless HC30 (head version of the DC30) since knowing that Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) used one for years. The Bogner is firmly in the Marshall camp, whereas the Matchless is a lower gain Hiwatt-Vox blend. I think the /13 might have a bigger bottom end where as the Matchless would be less with emphasis on the mids and highs. If you need help give Michael and Tanner a call at 541-223-5478. Closest of the bunch to an AC30, although it would be more accurate to call it a cousin. Then remove the back panel by loosening the hold-down screws. Amp is less than a year old and. Matchless HC-30 head, their top of the line amp and it sounds amazing. I’ve bought 2 Bad Cat amps and a Vintage Sound from them with great service. This is what changed the amp world. The DC-30 was the company’s first design and still leads the lineup! Thirty very conservatively rated watts from a quartet of EL-84’s, through two channels, each with unique voicing and tone control layouts, produce a world of tone choices. 1 x EF86. Opens in a new window or tab. Re: Matchless HC30 clone mods? by Ledvedder5150 » Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:34 pm. Tubes for sale for Matchless HC30 amplifiers. I had a DC-30, mid 90s. . Brand New. From the get go it’s an amp that you want to treasure and cherish. Great if you have an opportunity to run the amp loud. Buy It Now. 0. The Black Cat is supposedly an upgrade to things that could have been better about the DC 30, like positioning of the tubes, etc. Finish: Various. Private. Key CH1: The first channel of the HC-30, notable. Rush. The Laurel Canyon is Matchless’ first ever 6V6 amp influenced by the timeless music created by the legendary musicians who resided in Laurel Canyon in the 60s and 70s. . Used – Very Good. Private. About This Listing. About This Listing. Played/gigged country, blues & jazz open mics and it got a lot of praise from the. This is not standard ratio for a pair of EL84. It also has internal channel switching that you can control with the included footswitch. 612-9817-2173. Sep 6, 2020. circuit with interactive bass and treble. Reviews. Matchless or buy the Sampson era hc30 with matching can on. Sounds great, I have had problems with. It also has a speaker out in the back to send this head to a cabinet. 99 price drop. Only ever used in a studio setting, and I'd say as clean as any you'll find from when Mark Sampson was running the company. We’ve been supplying tubes for Matchless amps for over 20 years. If you're a HG chugga-chugga player, don't bother with Matchless. By Matchless Amplifiers SKU: RGS-MAT-HC15. Weight: 25 oz. USED. Join me in my process of setting up my amp and my pedals. What I need to understand is if I can set up the two channels the way I want, and then switch between then with an AB box. The Matchless HC30 amplifier uses: 2 x ECC83 (also called 12AX7) preamp valves. Messages 1,121. Those mismatched Matchless-treated Celestions are really perfect for the amp, add some three dimensional quality and a really amazing singing quality. The second loop runs into the DC-30 channel #1 input, returns from the channel #1 FX send, and passed through a Mesa Stowaway buffer before the 20 foot cable length back to my pedal board. Pre-Owned. 00 – $ 573. Green tolex and has the original plexiglass style carry handle. Matchless. Up for sale is a wonderful sounding Sampson era Matchless HC-30 Head and Matchless ESD 2x12 Cab. Rusty Anderson's amp. See more ideas about matchless, guitar amp, valve amplifier. 2x ECC803S Tungsol Gold, 1x ECC803S Tungsol Gold Balanced, 1x JJ EF806 Gold, 1x JJ GZ34, 4x EL84 Tungsol Platinum Matched. Matchless Nighthawk 15W Reverb Combo 112 Maroon/Gold - Used. . Used – Excellent. The C-30 is their most famous and even legendary amp. Matchless amps from '90s have the V30. Founded in 1989, Matchless Amplifiers was born with a simple philosophy: Build the best, most versatile amplifier possible. The amp it’s all original except the back panel. Matchless. Learn more. Some kind of Swart (not sure if there's Vox or their more Fender like) Top 2 I'm considering is the Vanderbilt 33 head or Matchless HC30. Thirty very conservatively rated watts from a quartet of EL-84’s, through two channels, each with unique voicing and tone control layouts, produce a world of tone choices. $2,800 $300 price drop. View sample plans. $1,799. Serial Number: A21354. Everything works perfectly, includes power cable and heavy gauge speaker cable if you need one. The EF86 channel has a stouter midrange tone and has more drive/gain on tap than the top boost style channel. Amazing cleans that are punchy like a Hiwatt with high headroom and incredible volume. On the first channel it has knobs for volume, bass, and treble and the second channel has knobs for volume and gain, and. It does a chewy Marshall kind of sound better than the C30 to my ears. Finish: Various. C-85. Soldano SLO-30 Custom Turquoise Tolex 30-Watt Tube Guitar Head (2022) $224. Bought the head preowned from Midwood in NC that was on consignment. Might be worth a shot for you. Jan 6, 2008. I ordered a new Matchless HC-30 late last year and it arrived recently. Friends were always telling me how good that amp sounded and after I sold it were always reminding me of what a great amp it was. . This is a 2007 Matchless DC30. Owned a modern HW a few years ago, ended up moving it along. EL34 tubes with an EF86 thrown into the mix. Terms. Thread starter Speedbump61;. Clubman could be considered a cousin of an AC50. Rogue Guitar Shop carries the best boutique guitar amps on the market today. Add to Cart. Modern tubes may be a little more uniform. They sound amazing, and the loudest 30 watts youll experience. According to the manual, "Each jack is configured in a Ring, Tip, Sleeve manner similar to a recording studio console insert point. $2,700. Powered by a quad of EL84s, the 30/15 can be operated at 30 watts or at 15 watts with two of the power tubes de-activated. It is powered by two EL84s, 12AX7s for tone, a phase inverter and a 5AR4 for the rectifier.