USED Matchless Lightning 15 1x12 15-Watt Combo Amp 2019

Description

This is a used Matchless Lightning 15 combo amp. The item pictured is the one you will receive. It has been tested and gone over by the experts at our shop to ensure it’s working properly and is free of issues, unless otherwise noted in this listing. Please read the description carefully and check over all photos for condition and wear. We do our best to describe all items as best as possible and note any wear we find, but please be considerate that it is a used piece and it won’t be perfect. We pack all items with care when shipping them. If you have any questions about this or any other piece of gear we have, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help!

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Condition Notes:

– Condition: 9/10

– Any wear of note: The amp shows very light, minimal signs of use but is still in really amazing shape overall! There’s one small minor ding in the tolex on the top near the left corner (pictured) but that’s the only thing of note. Really in killer shape overall and full working order!

– General notes: This is a truly outstanding amp! You can always count on Matchless to deliver an amazing product, and this is no exception. The Lightning provides you with classic, beautiful British chime at a reasonable 15 watts with a master volume, and in a nice compact enclosure. It’s based off of an early Top Boost circuit with some modifications by Matchless to make it even more versatile and useable. The excerpt below from Phil Jamison is super beneficial for getting all your can out of this little monster! It’s the perfect grab and go combo for small gigs and practices, and an incredible studio amp! It was just gone through by an amp tech as well! So it’s in full working order and ready to rock!

– Accessories included: Power cable only.

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Specifications:

Serial Number: G01459
Date of Manufacturing: 4/15/2019
Wattage: 15 watts
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Master Volume
Inputs: 1x High, 1x Low
Power Tubes: 2x EL84
Preamp Tubes: 3x 12AX7
Rectifier Tube: 1x 5AR4
Speaker Outputs: 1x 4 Ohm, 1x 8 Ohm
Other Outputs: 1/4″ Line Out
Speaker: 12″ Matchless Special Design made by Celestion, 30 Watts & 8 Ohms

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From Matchless:

Lightning

The Lightning is that classic EL84 “British Sound”. Its clarity and mid-range voicing will slice through any mix.

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Description

The sound of the Lightning is that very classic EL84 “British Sound”. Much more scooped in the midrange than the Spitfire and Nighthawk, you will quickly see how well it sits in the mix against other instruments. Its clarity and voicing will slice through everything, making you very present.

Actual tonal possibilities are very extensive and it produces loud output volumes not normally associated with a 15 watt rating.

The Pro-grade single channel preamp with its interactive tone controls is coupled to a serious dual-EL84 power section with a tube rectifier. All models have active EQ to attain an excellent array of complex tones. User controls include Volume, Interactive Bass & Treble, and Master Volume.

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Notes and tips from Phil Jamison:

“The tone stage is based off the early Top Boost circuit with some modifications unique to the Lightning. The Bass control will add a heavier sound and increase the midrange as you turn it up. This is very beneficial with different styles of pickup that have a thinner sound, or fatter pickups that need the Bass rolled off for more clarity. The Treble control will do two things in this type of circuit, first it will of course add more top end and brightness, and subsequently it will decrease the midrange. This is can be a very important feature to help tailor the sound of your pickup.

For a cleaner sound it’s always best to turn up the Master Volume, and keep the Input Volume around the 8 to 9 o’clock position. The foundation of the Lightning is to produce a flawless clean sound, but as you increase the volume control you will start to get into clean and dynamic front end breakup. Turning the volume control all the up will give a perfect distortion sound without over saturation. This is ideal for a hard rock sound where clarity and presence is needed.”

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