The Chieftain is Matchless’ 40-watt EL34 platform, pairing the company’s signature touch sensitivity and harmonic detail with a little more weight, headroom, and low-end authority than the EL84-based models.
The standalone head version is a bit less common on the used market than the Chieftain combos, making this a great option if you want the Chieftain circuit without committing to the large and heavy 2x12 format.
Great studio amp with plenty of flexibility — articulate cleans, edge-of-breakup tones, and the thick, harmonically rich drive Matchless is known for.
Details:
• 2000s Matchless Chieftain
• 40 watts
• EL34 power section
• Black finish
• Head version
• Reverb
• Master volume
Used in a professional studio environment and before that was backlined in a church. [SUHR LOAD BOX NOT INCLUDED - will update pics when i can]. See video....don't love the Alnicos we were running it through that day- like it better with our Greenback cab.
Local pickup welcome (KC) . Shipping available.
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| Listed | 18 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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