This 2008 Matchless "The Baby" 6-watt tube guitar combo amplifier is Serial #0016. It is in mint condition (see pics). It is a rare piece of amplifier history. This amp was only offered in a very limited run, and only a handful were ever hand-built for the public, including this first run fine and rare example.

The Baby is a purist's dream. It scales down the legendary, chimey Matchless Spitfire circuit into a studio-friendly 6-watt powerhouse powered by a single EL84 power tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes, and a 5AR4 rectifier. It is equipped with a premium, special-design Celestion speaker voiced explicitly to articulate the rich, bell-like cleans and complex compression this circuit is famous for.

Early low-serial-number models of this specific tier are legendary among high-profile artists—including rumors of Eric Clapton securing Serial #0001—due to their ability to achieve glorious, natural power-tube overdrive at manageable volumes.

Specifications:

• Model: The Baby
• Serial Number: 0016
• Power Output: 6 Watts (Class A, point-to-point hand-wired)
• Tube Complement: 1 x EL84, 2 x 12AX7, 1 x 5AR4
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Master Volume (Cream chickenhead knobs)
• Speaker: Factory Special Design M Celestion Speaker
• Condition: Mint

Whether you are a player looking for the ultimate tactile studio amplifier or a serious collector looking for a museum-grade piece of Matchless history, Serial #0016 is a true crown jewel.