





Matchless Lightning Reverb Combo - USA 2004
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The Matchless Lightning has become one of the benchmark boutique amplifiers of the modern era. Introduced as a compact single-channel design inspired by the legendary Vox AC15 Top Boost, the Lightning quickly earned a reputation for delivering far more volume, headroom, and touch sensitivity than its modest 15-watt rating would suggest. Built without compromise, it remains one of Matchless' most celebrated designs.
Built in 2004, this Lightning Reverb carries serial number G00104 and showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that established Matchless as one of the world's premier amplifier builders. Hand-wired throughout using a point-to-point terminal strip layout and housed in a void-free Baltic Birch cabinet, every component is chosen with reliability and tone in mind.
At its heart is a pair of cathode-biased EL84 power tubes driven by three 12AX7 preamp valves, producing the unmistakable British-inspired voice that Matchless is famous for. Clean tones are rich and three-dimensional with exceptional harmonic complexity, while pushing the volume introduces smooth, articulate overdrive without sacrificing clarity. Thanks to its oversized transformers and exceptionally robust power supply, the Lightning projects with far greater authority than a typical 15-watt amplifier, making it equally comfortable on stage or in the studio.
Completing the package is a tube-driven spring reverb, adding depth without overwhelming the amp's naturally articulate voice. Combined with the highly interactive EQ and master volume, the Lightning Reverb is capable of everything from shimmering cleans to harmonically rich edge-of-breakup tones that have made Matchless a favourite amongst professional players for more than three decades.
Specifications:
Year: 2004
Serial Number: G00104
Model: Matchless Lightning Reverb
Amplifier Type: Hand-Wired Tube Guitar Combo/Head (adjust to suit your version)
Output Power: 15 Watts Class A
Channels: Single Channel
Inputs: High & Low Sensitivity
Preamp Tubes: 3 × 12AX7
Power Tubes: 2 × EL84
Rectifier: 5AR4
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Master Volume, Reverb
EQ: Interactive Active Tone Stack
Reverb: Tube-Driven Spring Reverb
Speaker Outputs: 4Ω & 8Ω
Cabinet: Void-Free Baltic Birch
Construction: Point-to-Point Hand-Wired Terminal Strip
Hardware: Chickenhead Control Knobs
Features: Illuminated Matchless Front Logo
Crafted in: Los Angeles, California, USA
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