Matchless Nighthawk

A recent addition to the Matchless arsenal is the 15 watt Nighthawk, which consists of a high-gain pentode coupled to a six position tone switch. Outright benefits include quick dial-in of new tones and an easy return to your preferred new settings. Master volume and Preamp Volume offers flexible control of the power amp section. The power amp is fed by a 12AX 7 phase inverter, which drives two EL84 power tubes. This one really packs a punch!

Class A refers to a high performance style of circuitry used in vacuum tube audio devices to extract maximum efficiency from power tubes. A constant high voltage signal is sent through the power stage without the forced negative feedback (or "cool down cycle") inherent in the Class A/B design. Matchless amplifiers rely on superior design, construction and components to manage the power of true Class A operation. Matchless Class A amplifiers provide an "alive" response, true tone, rich harmonics and smooth transition into distortion. 

If you are looking for circuit boards in a Matchless amplifier, you won't find them. Matchless amplifiers are point-to-point wired, using military-spec components and hand wound transformers, without circuit boards of any kind. While these construction methods are more difficult and expensive than others, they are necessary to achieve the incomparable sound quality, reliability and ruggedness of a MATCHLESS.

Brand: Matchless Amplifiers

Model: Nighthawk

Watt: 15

Rectifier: GZ34 (5AR4)

Front panel: Volume, Six-Position Tone Switch, Master Volume

Back panel: 4 and 8 Ohm Speaker Outputs

Class type: A

Number of Channels: 1

Master volume: Yes

Power Tubes: EL84

Number of Power tubes: 2

Preamp Tubes: EF-86, 12AX7

Number of Preamp tubes: 2 For Amp and 2 For Optional Reverb

Circuit Type: P-T-P

Reverb: Optional

Cabinet Type: Head / Combo 1X12, 2X10, 2X12

Speakers: Matchless Modified Celestion Speakers

Cab Color: Black (Other Solid and Two Tone Colors Optional - Call For Prices)

Sales Price: Price as listed on Matchless Website.

Rental Price: Head - $125 Per Day or $500 Per Week, Combo - $150 Per Day or $600 Per Week