Matchless C30 Amp head with matching ESD 212 Speaker cabinet 2010-2015 - Custom Burgundy and Cream Tolex

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Matchless C-30 Custom Head – Burgundy & Cream – Matching ESD 2x12 Cabinet A particularly rare and exceptionally handsome Matchless C-30 Custom amplifier finished in a beautiful Burgundy and Cream livery, complete with its matching Matchless ESD 2x12 speaker cabinet. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly distinctive Matchless rig, combining one of the most highly regarded boutique amplifier designs with a matching custom-finished speaker cabinet. Both pieces are in excellent condition, showing just a few light cosmetic marks and minor signs of use consistent with careful ownership. Overall, this is a very clean and attractive example, with the custom finish making it particularly special. The C-30 Head Built to Matchless's renowned 2010 C-30 specification, this is an all-valve, hand-wired amplifier delivering approximately 30 watts of classic Matchless tone The specification includes: 30 watts, switchable to 15 watts Four EL84 power valves Three 12AX7 preamp valves One EF86 pentode preamp valve Dual-channel design with distinctly voiced preamp sections Interactive Bass and Treble controls on Channel 1 Six-position Vari-Tone switch on Channel 2 Bypassable Master Volume High-frequency Cut control Selectable output impedance: 4, 8 and 16 ohms Valve rectification Hand-wired construction Tone & Performance The C-30 is deservedly regarded as one of the great boutique guitar amplifiers, offering an extraordinarily rich and expressive tonal palette. Delivers beautifully open, articulate tones, with plenty of sparkle, chime and harmonic detail. The response is wonderfully dynamic, cleaning up effortlessly with the guitar's volume control while retaining superb clarity and note definition. As the amplifier is driven harder, the EL84 output stage produces that unmistakable Matchless character: harmonically rich, touch-sensitive overdrive with a wonderful combination of compression, sustain and articulation. Chords remain beautifully defined,