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FS/FT Matchless Brave EL34 1997 £2500 ‘Laney L20H £450’ and Flightcase £90

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edited September 2023 in Amps £
This is my Stunning Matchless Brave 1x12 combo from the Sampson era, 1997 model. 
Closest circuit matchless have ever got to a Marshall that still retains the matchless sparkle and punch 

This amp is super rare and is the last model designed by Mark Sampson before he left the company. There were only around 50-70 of the Brave models made with a handful being made for the U.K. This one was built in 1997 and is in stunning cream covering with contrasting grille cloth. 

Read the reviews, all the classic Matchless tones but through EL34’s, pushing out 40 watts of power, ranging from crystal clean to almost high gain settings. 

The amp is in Excellent condition and all original besides an input jack replaced (assumed as they’re not exactly the same). In-between a vintage Marshall and vintage AC30, with AC30 chime, but thick and chunky overdrive that remains extremely touch sensitive and defined no matter how much you crank the gain.

Comes with pro standard, wheeled flight case to save your back (on the flat). A few minor scuffs around the edges as expected but still looking fantastic. The master volume allows for lower volume use at home. 

Check out the forums on these things. The Matchless fans love them, for good reason. 

This is heavy, due to the impeccable military road worthy build quality, so collection would be ideal! 

Features:

40 Watts

Two 12AX7s preamp/phase inverter tubes

Two EL34 power tubes

5AR4/GZ34 rectifier tube

Input/Gain volume and separate master volume

Matchless special design signature series Celestion speakers

True point-to-point wiring

Matchless logo and control labels all light up when the amp is on


DELIVERY by courier is an option BUT it’s not going to be cheap as it’s a weighty number once cased up

Ideally a sale is needed but will listen to offers sent privately - Generally a 6V6 Fan… 

West midlands based 
(Shropshire) 

Pics below 
Thanks for looking

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