TRADED: Matchless Independence Head 35w

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GONE

35w three channel head, TRS effects loop (I've never used this btw) built in reverb, foot switch, individual channel volumes and also a defeatable master volume.

Fully hand wired, not a turret board, when I say hand wired I mean literal point to point wiring.

Original foot switch included.

These things are built like tanks, massive transformers, mil spec components, the full works.

Excellent condition, no rips or tears, has never missed a beat, been gigged by me for the past, ooh, 5-6 years at least, a total beast.

A word of warning this is not a home amp, it sounds positively rubbish at low volumes, it is also heavy, it's a short head 570 wide, 250 high, 250 deep but weighs as much as some 100w heads I've owned.

Over 3k new, very rare, looking for £1700 for this, no offers, no box or manual so not really transportable, will deliver/meet up by arrangement, based on Merseyside.


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Deijavoo

Wowzers I want that! How does that loop work then?

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Deijavoo said:

Wowzers I want that! How does that loop work then?

Erm...not entirely sure to be honest! I think you need a y cable or something? Never used it to be honest!

IvisonGuitars

If it's the same as a DC30 I had, you need to get a Y lead made up to use it. I never used mine either though!

ash96

I recorded with one of these last year and it is literally the best amp I've ever played through!

ToneControl

that's Chapper's own amp, custom-ordered

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ToneControl said:

that's Chapper's own amp, custom-ordered

Yup! Totally stock though other than a few graphics, also signed by Phil from Matchless on the chassis if I recall correctly.

rockmonster

I had one of those. Probably the best rock rhythm tone I've ever had! Found the drive in channel 3 a little underwhelming though! Monkey Lord!

Danny1969

sted said:

Deijavoo said:

Wowzers I want that! How does that loop work then?

Erm...not entirely sure to be honest! I think you need a y cable or something? Never used it to be honest!

It's common ground sleeve with tip and ring for send return. Standard cable used for inserts on mixing desk and other pro audio equipment  and means you only need one cable for send & return not 2. All amps should have it, I use a mic lead to achieve the same thing

Lovely amp and this is the only amp brand I lust over but way way out of my price range

sted

Still here!

Bojangles

Beautiful, what's the damage?

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@bojangles looking at 2k-ish mate, over 3 new and this is excellent condition.

RMJ

Wowzers. Hope it sells mate.

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RMJ said:

Wowzers. Hope it sells mate.

Fat chance by the look of it! Lol! Going to drop a few places a line this week see what part ex they will give me.

RMJ

Sell it back to Gaz. Though he buys bikes these days.

sted

Bump, daddy needs a Friedman!

xJonnysixstring

Suhr Badger????.............Thought not, ill get my coat

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Jonnysixstring said:

Suhr Badger????.............Thought not, ill get my coat

Do like the Suhrs but my Friedman gas is strong!

xJonnysixstring

I know I have Friedman GAS too! I just am struggling with the outlay, When the hype dies in a year or two they will be another boutique amp for sale on here with all the rest! Remember when everyone wanted a Dr Z and they were like hens teeth? Can pick one up for virtually nothing on here now. So you should really trade for my badger

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Jonnysixstring said:

I know I have Friedman GAS too! I just am struggling with the outlay, When the hype dies in a year or two they will be another boutique amp for sale on here with all the rest! Remember when everyone wanted a Dr Z and they were like hens teeth? Can pick one up for virtually nothing on here now. So you should really trade for my badger

Haha! You probably have a point, I will give it some thought mate!

Si_

Nice.. Want.... Shame it didn't come up for sale 6 weeks earlier.