Matchless C-30 Custom Head – Burgundy & Cream – Matching ESD 2x12 Cabinet

A particularly rare and exceptionally handsome Matchless C-30 Custom amplifier finished in a beautiful Burgundy and Cream livery, complete with its matching Matchless ESD 2x12 speaker cabinet.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly distinctive Matchless rig, combining one of the most highly regarded boutique amplifier designs with a matching custom-finished speaker cabinet.

Both pieces are in excellent condition, showing just a few light cosmetic marks and minor signs of use consistent with careful ownership. Overall, this is a very clean and attractive example, with the custom finish making it particularly special.

The C-30 Head

Built to Matchless's renowned 2010 C-30 specification, this is an all-valve, hand-wired amplifier delivering approximately 30 watts of classic Matchless tone

The specification includes:

30 watts, switchable to 15 watts
Four EL84 power valves
Three 12AX7 preamp valves
One EF86 pentode preamp valve
Dual-channel design with distinctly voiced preamp sections
Interactive Bass and Treble controls on Channel 1
Six-position Vari-Tone switch on Channel 2
Bypassable Master Volume
High-frequency Cut control
Selectable output impedance: 4, 8 and 16 ohms
Valve rectification
Hand-wired construction

Tone & Performance

The C-30 is deservedly regarded as one of the great boutique guitar amplifiers, offering an extraordinarily rich and expressive tonal palette.

Delivers beautifully open, articulate tones, with plenty of sparkle, chime and harmonic detail. The response is wonderfully dynamic, cleaning up effortlessly with the guitar's volume control while retaining superb clarity and note definition.

As the amplifier is driven harder, the EL84 output stage produces that unmistakable Matchless character: harmonically rich, touch-sensitive overdrive with a wonderful combination of compression, sustain and articulation. Chords remain beautifully defined, while single notes have an almost three-dimensional quality.

A perfect pedal platform and companion for your cool guitars!

Matching Matchless ESD 2x12 Cabinet

Completing the package is the matching Burgundy and Cream Matchless ESD 2x12 speaker cabinet.

The ESD cabinet is an integral part of the Matchless sound, designed to complement the C-30 with a beautifully balanced combination of midrange presence, low-end response and detailed top-end articulation.

Together, the head and cabinet deliver an exceptionally full, immediate and responsive sound, with plenty of projection and the ability to retain clarity even when pushed.

A genuinely special and increasingly difficult-to-find Matchless combination. The rare custom Burgundy and Cream finish, matching ESD cabinet and excellent overall condition make this a particularly desirable example.

An outstanding amplifier rig for the discerning player, professional musician or Matchless enthusiast.

Both units have slip covers included.

This amp is not supplied with a footswitch

Matchless C30 Amp head with matching ESD 212 Speaker cabinet 2010-2015 - Custom Burgundy and Cream Tolex