TRADED: Matchless Independence Head 35w

sted · March 2015

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 · March 2015

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

sted · March 2015

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 · March 2015

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 · March 2015

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

ToneControl · March 2015

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

sted · March 2015

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 · March 2015

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 · March 2015

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 · April 2015

Still here!

Bojangles · April 2015

Beautiful, what's the damage?

sted · April 2015

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

RMJ · April 2015

Wowzers. Hope it sells mate.

sted · April 2015

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 · April 2015

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

sted · April 2015

Bump, daddy needs a Friedman!

xJonnysixstring · April 2015

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

sted · April 2015

Jonnysixstring said:

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

Do like the Suhrs but my Friedman gas is strong!

xJonnysixstring · April 2015

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

sted · April 2015

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_ · May 2015

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

sted · May 2015

Price drop,found a BE for less than I thought I could so can let this go for a bit less.

sted · May 2015

Hopeful bump!

sted · May 2015

Up yer go bawbag

sted · May 2015

Trade for an R8?

sted · May 2015

So have a Friedman now, clearly nobody has any money so trades? WHY? I like Suhrs, R8, Andersons, CS Fenders, part ex or can add cash, hit me up.

sted · May 2015

Le bump

sted · May 2015

Waning interest bump

sted · May 2015

Price drop

andy1839 · May 2015

You really want a Mk V don't you. They're lovely, can you remember how good yours used to sound? Well wonder no more! You can have mine! Oh and I'll throw in a lovely 2005 unmarked fender USA hardtail strat in Vintage white which sports a lovely set of bare Knuckle Slowhand pickups, fat boy shielding plate. Mmmm.... You know you want them for playing or flipping! ;-)

sted · May 2015

andy1839 said:

You really want a Mk V don't you. They're lovely, can you remember how good yours used to sound? Well wonder no more! You can have mine! Oh and I'll throw in a lovely 2005 unmarked fender USA hardtail strat in Vintage white which sports a lovely set of bare Knuckle Slowhand pickups, fat boy shielding plate. Mmmm.... You know you want them for playing or flipping! ;-)

Haha! You make a compelling case! Want to post some pics? If it doesn't go this weekend I'm keeping it!

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