• Matchless Amplifier Serial Numbers

1989-1999, 2001 to present. Founded by Mark Sampson and Rick Perrotta in California in 1989. Following the demise of the company in 1999 it was reestablished by Phil Jamison, head of production of the original company. Dating Matchless Amps. “Hi, Sometimes dating Matchless can be difficult. Serial numbers on.

• rare early Matchless D/C-30 cab combo amp amplifier 1991 1992 1993 1994 DC-30

  Rare early Matchless combo cab. for a Matchless DC-30. it's got the classic early Matchless characteristics > 'lit Matchless logo'. 100%25 original + everything is as it should be. No surprises.

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• Matchless Lightning Reverb 1x12 Combo Black

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• Matchless Nighthawk 112 Mini Combo

  Matchless Nighthawk. Then adjusting the perfect voicing is a snap. As you go up on the Tone Selector you will notice the amp will have more midrange and sound slightly fuller than before. Then using the Rotary Tone selector to find what works best with the pickup and voicing for the song.

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• Star Gainstar 15 1x12 combo (Mark Sampson/Matchless) Rare Guitar Amp

  It has great tubes in it and works great. The 15 watt Gainstar has two EL-84’s in it. It’s covered in dark green vinyl and has a gold face plate. It’s class A, and has two switchable channels, a FX loop, and extra speaker output.

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• Matchless Spitfire Mini 112 Combo - New - Authorized Dealer

  Matchless Spitfire. Like all Matchless amplifiers, the Spitfire is hand made, point to point wired and tough as nails. Setting it further up to the 3 and 4 o’clock position will give the amp considerable more punch and clarity.

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• Matchless Spitfire 112 Combo - New - Authorized Dealer

  Matchless Spitfire. Like all Matchless amplifiers, the Spitfire is hand made, point to point wired and tough as nails. Setting it further up to the 3 and 4 o’clock position will give the amp considerable more punch and clarity.

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• Matchless Independence 35 combo (2x12)

  <p>Matchless Independence 35 2x12 combo. Condition is excellent. Shipped with FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery or USPS.</p>

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• Matchless 2017 Cobra

  One King Cobra and another COBRA. Thus, in pristine condition!

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Matchless Guitar Amplifiers

A guitar amplifier is a piece of musical gear that allows an electronic instrument to make an audible sound. Matchless guitar amplifiers increase the power of the signal and feed it into a loudspeaker. An amplifier may also add effects and modifications to the guitar tone.

Matchless Amplifier Serial Numbers

Two main technologies may be considered for the components that drive an amp: solid-state circuits and vacuum tubes or valves. Solid-state amplifier builds appeared in the 1970s and began to replace the existing vacuum-tube technology because they were easier to make and less delicate. However, tube models have a unique sound that a solid-state construction cannot replicate. Starting in the 1990s, a resurgence of tube amps began to appear for sale, and a renaissance of the tube amp changed the market. That trend has ensured that both tube-style and solid-state amps are available for different purposes. The first model of Matchless amplifier, the DC-30, was among the first updated tube amps of the early 1990s.

Amplifiers have two separate parts that drive sound: the signal booster or amplifier and the loudspeaker or speakers. If a particular unit has both the booster and the speaker in the same box, then it is called a combo. In other cases, they are separate, and it is necessary to buy a 'head,' which contains only the booster, and link it to a set of speakers. Matchless sells both combos and separate units, and the right one for you depends on how loud you need to play and what kind of sound you want. Some players combine the head from one brand or model and the speaker from another while others get the manufacturer-suggested pairing. Either approach is viable depending on the desired sound and volume.

The wattage is a measure of how loud a model of the amp will be. A practice-sized amp that is suitable for home play is about five watts. Purchase 10 to 15 watts for more audibility of the amplifier in order to fill a small venue with sound. To play in a crowded bar, opt for a model with 30 watts. A large indoor space may require 50 watts. Amps that are 100 watts and more are only suitable for use in expansive outdoor venues. Matchless offers a variety of wattage options, with most of their inventory having at least 30 watts.