Take it to the Edge

“The Archon Classic is not a re-issue of the original Archon, but a newly voiced circuit with the Lead channel excelling in 70s and 80s rock tones and a hotter Clean channel able to go into breakup. This is the answer for those wanting an Archon with a hotrod vintage Lead channel gain structure without changing preamp tube types and a juiced up Clean channel without having to use a boost pedal all wrapped up in a retro inspired cabinet design.” – Doug Sewell, PRS Amp Designer

The PRS Archon Classic is a powerful, two-channel amp designed for rock and roll players who crave classic tones but still want the ability to push beyond. With a refined gain structure from the original Archon, the Archon Classic’s Lead Channel offers a wider range of gain flavors – especially in the midrange – and the Clean Channel goes from pristine clean to edge of breakup sounds with ease. The 3-dimensional tone of the Archon Classic delivers lush highs and tight low-end, all while maintaining excellent note separation and articulation.

The Archon Classic’s intuitive control layout with 3-band EQs allows players to best dial in their tones. The individual channel volume and master volume controls work together to command the amp’s loudness and distortion. The bright switch acts almost as a treble boost, putting a shine on the amp’s high-end without going into icepick territory. The global presence and depth controls in the Archon’s power amp section both work to modify the feedback network of the amp to unleash the potential of the high- and low-end respectively. Turning up the Presence control releases more high-mid and treble frequencies, bringing the amp’s tone forward. Depending on the tone stack and volume settings, the Presence can change the gain/texture and loudness of the high-end, making your tone wilder and more 3-dimensional (or more “present” sounding). In addition to adding low-end, the Depth control allows players to choose between a tight, focused sound or a more resonant, bass-heavy response. For players looking to add a pedal board, the Archon Classic provides ample headroom and built-in effects loop in addition to its ultra-clean tonal platform.

The Archon Classic combines rugged construction with sleek aesthetics, ensuring it stands out on stage and remains reliable on the road. Whether you’re playing classic rock or pushing the envelope into modern territory, this amp is built to deliver the sound you desire.

Features PRE-AMP SECTION Lead and Clean Channels T/M/B Tone Stack Each channel has a 3-band EQ, so you can use the Treble, Middle, and Bass controls to dial-in your desired tone. Volume vs. Master The Volume control increases the amp’s distortion as you turn it up. It also effects volume or loudness. The Master control can be used in combination with the volume control to increase the loudness of the amp. Generally, as you lower the Master and increase the Volume, the amp will break up more immediately. Bright Switch The Bright Switch allows more high-end frequencies to come through, making the tone brighter. The intent here is to put some “shine” on the tone without it becoming harsh. POWER-AMP SECTION Global Controls Presence Turning up the presence control releases more high-mid and treble, bringing the amp’s tone forward. Depending on the tone stack and volume settings, the presence can change the gain/texture and loudness of the high-end, making your tone wilder and more 3-dimensional (or more “present”). Depth The Depth control modifies the feedback network of the amp, effecting the low end and unleashing its potential without the tone getting flabby or muddy. In addition to adding low-end, Depth adds a resonance to those frequencies that more 3-dimensionally shapes the amp’s tone. Because of this, Depth can also be used to balance the voicing of your amp cabinet. Woofy cabinet, decrease the Depth. Boxy cabinet, increase the Depth. Specifications General Available Configurations Head Channels Lead & Clean Electronics Wattage 50 Tubes Power Tubes (2) JJ 6CA7 Preamp Tubes (6) JJ ECC83S Front Panel Controls Lead Channel Volume, Bright Switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master Volume Clean Channel Volume, Bright Switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master Volume Global Controls Presence, Depth Back Panel Features Inlet Fused Power Inlet (IEC) Effects Loop Series, Tube Driven Extension Speaker Jacks 5 Ohm Switching (2) 4 ohm parallel, (2) 8 ohm parallel, (1) 16 ohm Bias Adjustable with Monitoring Jacks Footswitch Jack 1/4” mono Hardware Covering Black Textured Vinyl Piping Black Embossed Welt Panel Black Textured Vinyl Handle Stitched Black Faux Leather Measurements Amp Width 21.5” (54.6 cm) Amp Depth 10” (25.4 cm) Amp Height 10” (25.4 cm) including feet Amp Weight 32.4 lbs (14.7 kg) Included Accessories Included Accessories 1-Button Footswitch for Channel Switching Preamp Tube Positions & Functions V1 Input V2 Clean V3 Lead V4 Lead V5 Loop V6 Phase Inverter