Matchless Phoenix 35 Tube Amplifier

Legendary 35-Watt Hand-Wired Boutique Amplifier : 2 in 1 Head!

it’s no secret that Matchless build some of the most famous and legendary amplifiers (think the MC30 : included in this dual pre amp head!) and artists from Radiohead to Springsteen, Kings of Leon and more..

Put simply: If you are looking for circuit boards in a Matchless amplifier, you won't find them. Matchless amplifiers are point-to-point wired, using military-spec components and hand wound transformers, without circuit boards of any kind. While these construction methods are more difficult and expensive than others, they are necessary to achieve the incomparable sound quality, reliability and ruggedness of a MATCHLESS.

The Matchless Phoenix 35 delivers legendary boutique tone with uncompromising build quality. Hand-built in the USA, this 35-watt all-tube amplifier blends classic British character with modern versatility, making it equally at home on stage or in the studio. Its dual channels, rich harmonic depth, and touch-sensitive response excel at everything from sparkling cleans to thick, dynamic overdrive.

To ‘borrow’ a marketing tag line that could equally apply as it’s not just the insane tones available, the build quality is indestructible and why so many famous bands take them on the road, as their primary amp!….

‘People don’t just own a Matchless - they look after it ready to pass it on to the next generation of tone lovers!’

want to hear the opinion of our great friend Paul Davids too?

https://youtu.be/gSf-oYXebUs?si=ww6AL8pD68m2M8ol

and that’s just the MC-30 part of the amp!

ARTIST AND ALBUMS TO HEAR THE MATCHLESS SOUND!

Prominent Artists Who Rely on Matchless Amplifiers

Several high-profile guitarists have incorporated Matchless models into their rigs for signature sounds on stage and in the studio.

• Bruce Springsteen has used Matchless for its chime and clarity across decades of touring and recording.
• Brian May of Queen adopted MATCHLESS to achieve his distinctive layered tones.
• Joe Perry of Aerosmith integrated Matchless amplifiers into his setup for rock edge and sustain.
• Billy Duffy of The Cult employed the DC-30 for its British-voiced punch.
• Neil Young has favored Matchless for its responsive dynamics in both acoustic-electric and full-band gigs and studio albums
• Joe Walsh and Derek Trucks have also drawn on Matchless for their expressive, touch-sensitive lead work.
• Additional users include John Mayer, Billy Gibbons, and Kings of Leon (Need Somebody is a great example of a pure matchless track with both guitarists using Matchless amps!) who appreciate the brand’s AC30 vintage alongside a Marshall plexi voicing, it’s ruggedness for touring and it’s tonal versatility.

KEY FEATURES

• 35 watts of all-tube power
• Hand-wired construction (Made in USA)
• Dual-channel design with distinct voicings
• EL34 power tubes for classic British-style punch
• EF86 & 12AX7 preamp tubes for rich harmonic complexity
• Tube rectifier (5AR4) for fast, responsive feel
• Effects loop for added flexibility
• 4 / 8 / 16 ohm impedance selector
• Speaker phase reverse switch
• Built for professional studio and live performance use

IDEAL FOR

• Guitarists seeking premium boutique tone with classic British character
• Players who need versatile clean and overdriven sounds in one amp
• Performers and studio musicians demanding hand-wired reliability
• Those who respond to touch-sensitive dynamics and expressive playing
• Musicians demanding the utmost sonic performance from their amp with a myriad of tones to dial in, in one single boutique hand crafted world famous amp