The DC-30 was the company’s first design and still leads the lineup. 20 Mix ready profiles suited and profiled to suit any Indie/soft rock mix! I have an early DC-30, metal handle, real black leather, FX loop. Most of the well known tube manufacturers had either shut down production or sold off their tooling to other countries. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Guitar Amplifiers, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. By listening to their feedback, they'd incorporate those desirable changes into the amp design. The power amp is fed by a 12AX7 phase inverter, which drives four EL84 power tubes. Leave all the other IR settings on their defaults. Matchless Guitar Amplifiers. Founded in 1989, Matchless Amplifiers was born with a simple philosophy: Build the best, most versatile amplifier possible. The two 12AX7’s in Channel 1 create a parallel-triode circuit with interactive bass and treble.

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Often, those tubes had a very high rejection rate and didn't make the grade, many had to be scrapped out. This 2-channel guitar amplifier has bass and treble controls that enable you to set the tonal range. I've still got mine. HX Stomp version of this preset available here. Even commercially available transformers didn't seem to do the trick. Chris designed the amp's trademark light-up logo. Amp Series Ignite Amps Emissary - ToneHub, Josh Middleton (Architects/Sylosis) - ToneHub, Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire) - ToneHub, Kevin Thrasher (Escape The Fate) - ToneHub, Lasse Lammert 'German Boutique' - ToneHub, Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire) - Kemper, Kevin Thrasher (Escape The Fate) - Kemper, Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire) - Axe Fx, Kevin Thrasher (Escape The Fate) - Axe Fx, Amp Series Fenix Tweed Deluxe - Kemper Pack, Amp Series Solstice Solo 100 - Kemper Pack. This means you should sound great in any situation, in any music style. Your email address will not be published. The KPA Profiles simply seek to re-create the sound of the amplifiers listed and any use of the brand names is strictly for comparison and descriptive purposes. Mark Sampson went on to design the Clubman 35', followed by the 15 watt series consisting of the Spitfire, Tornado, and Lightning. You are purchasing a license to use these profiles for your own personal and/or professional use. Should I be embarrased to say I prefer my early DC-30? Founded in 1989, Matchless Amplifiers was born with a simple philosophy: Build the best, most versatile amplifier possible. The Matchless DC30 is a fantastic amp and works well for a lot of P&W stuff. Rick explains "During that time, some of the components were getting very difficult to find because the whole industry had embraced semiconductors and was going away from the older vacuum tube technology. The company also manufactured tube stompboxes such as the Hotbox, the Hotbox II, the Dirtbox (higher gain version of the Hotbox), the Coolbox (a Booster pedal), the Splitbox (a tube buffered signal splitter), the Mixbox (a tube buffered mixer), and the Vibrobox (a tube tremolo effect), as well an echo/delay pedal called the Echobox, which employed a tape format from an adapted cassette. A long list of musician designed features includes:  highly interactive tone controls and circuitries unique to each channel, bypassable master volume, individual channel effects loops, cut control for high frequency shaping, high and low (30 or 15 watt) power settings, selectable output impedance and phase inverter switches allow the use of additional speaker cabinets or amps in-phase with the DC-30.
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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. May 11, 2017 #1 I know there are two different speakers, but which is which?

Still Matchless has that signature tone - that certain something in the highs that is like glasses shimmering on the verge of paper tearing but not in an unpleasant way - it is the definitive 90's amp - vintage in ethic but modern in reliability...everytime I gigged the dc30 besides a Vox I'd end up turning the dc30 off and just using the Vox until one day the dc30 was no more. Phil Jamison, who worked alongside Mark Sampson and Rick Perotta, is now the brand's chief designer. The amazing sounds of the Matchless DC 30 is here! Andrew, check your PM box for my response. Chris Perrotta would be responsible for mechanical engineering, blueprinting, and other fine detail work for all the brands of the corporation. The amplifier won first place [1] and effectively helped launch the company. After all, it was like taking a step backwards into an older "garage technology" and then asking more money for it.". Dealer passing off a used guitar as new. This Matchless pack includes Neck/Bridge profile options for those bright, but rounded clean/crunchy rhythm tones that are needed to bring every Indie/soft rock mix to life.Includes 5 tone stages for both Neck and Bridge profile variations as well as two different reverb variations. It does not matter which ones go in the top or bottom slots. Just one DC-30 amp took over 13 hours to complete. This merger was done to acquire much needed growth and capital.

Naturally, the amps were very labor intensive to construct. For the 90's it was my goto amp and then I rediscovered Vox and the new CC and HW really did what I wanted so the DC went bye bye. Mark and Rick worked tirelessly perfecting the amp's pre-amplifier section and tone circuits. Goodale insisted that they participate in the 1992 Guitar Player Magazine boutique amplifier shootout by delivering an early DC-30 (Dual Combo 30) from Los Angeles to Cupertino. Matchless DC30 Indie Kemper Profiles. Channel 1 (on the left) is based on the AC30 with a 12ax7, and Channel 2 (right) is based on the AC15 with an EF86? PM for prices and we can try to make it work. Out of all the Matchless toys I've had, the '98 DC-30 is the one at the house. Matchless Amplifiers closed down in 1998 but reopened in 2000 under new administration. I may sale my Divided By 13 FTR37 and go for a DC30. They'd experiment with different speaker combinations and speaker modifications. We had difficulties finding other components as well, like large carbon-composition resistors. Matchless Schematics - File Size : 1: Matchless_chieftan.pdf - 598 Kb 2: Matchless_clubman.pdf - 27 Kb 3: Matchless_dc30_old.pdf - 103 Kb 4: Matchless_hotbox.pdf - 87 Kb 5: Matchless_hurricane.pdf - 47 Kb 6: Matchless_lightning.pdf - 93 Kb 7: Matchless_lightning15.pdf - 82 Kb 8: Matchless_spitfire.pdf - 164 Kb 9: Matchless_tornado.pdf - 90 Kb 10

The Matchless DC30 is a fantastic amp and works well for a lot of P&W stuff. They were very passionate about it. They also wanted their amps to take the rigors of the road and remain completely reliable for musicians who played night after night. Matchless HC-30 model with the trademark backlit nameplate featured on all Matchless amplifiers Tags: 30 watts, DC30, Reverb, matchless. Outright benefits include quick dial-in of new tones and an easy return to the settings you prefer. The drop in value of the yen caused terminal financial problems, as Matchless had invested heavily in a new production facility. Messages 1,371. It is voiced like an AC30 with a stronger low end and takes pedals very well.

You should be able to get through most contemporary P&W songs with this preset, but there’s plenty of DSP left if you want to add a tremolo, chorus, second amp, etc. Local: 770.457.3400 • Toll Free: 866.322.6220 •, Be the first to review “Matchless DC30 Reverb 2×12 Combo”. View cart for details. This merger lasted until October 1995 when Mark Sampson acquired Matchless without the other founding partners. Featuring 4 x EL84 power tubes, with an output of 30 watts, this Matchless guitar amplifier delivers a power-packed performance. Category: Amps, Combos, Matchless. All amp brands are trademarked by their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with STL Tones.