From clean and punchy rhythm to sizzling leads, the Laurel Canyon delivers substantial sound in a more portable package. ‍Ī versatile rock amp, the Laurel Canyon packs a mighty punch. The Laurel Canyon is ideal for professional studio work, playing in venues both large and small, and for home practice. parts to the heavy Baltic birch cabinet, only the best materials are used. From the rugged steel chassis to the military spec. Like all of the other Matchless amplifiers, the Laurel Canyon is meticulously handcrafted to military-like specifications from start to finish. Boost and gain pedals are recommended to be placed in front of the amp to avoid clipping the phase inverter.Ī 3 position impedance selector is available as an option for an additional $125. Only time based effects are recommended such as reverb pedals, delays, chorus, etc. The standard effects loop is a ¼” send and ¼” return non buffered loop. I am more of a collector of guitars/amps so this amp has never been gigged outside of my home. The dates on the output& power transformers are. I purchased this amp new from Boston Guitar Works in 1997. The speaker outs are comprised of a single 4 Ohm out and an 8 Ohm out, which can only be used individually one at a time. Matchless Chieftain 2-12' Combo for sale. The speaker is a made in the UK Celestion Creamback G12H75 at 8 ohms. The reverb signal is also parallel to the input signal so there is no loss in tone or power when it’s turned up. The optional reverb is powered by two 12AX7/ECC83’s and drives through a 2 spring reverb tank. The combination creates an unbelievably robust sound. Powered by one 5AR4 rectifier tube, 2 x 6V6s and driven by three 12AX7s. Controls are Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Master Volume. We tested several different cabinet sizes until we found the one that hit the sweet spot between portability and ability to showcase the tonal range of the Laurel Canyon to the fullest. For the Laurel Canyon, we developed a more compact cabinet in consideration of the needs of the on the go musician desiring more portability.

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