Description
The Matchless HC-15 started life as a special request — players who loved the C-30 wanted its voice at lower wattage for smaller stages and richer touch-sensitive breakup. Enough demand rolled in that Matchless made it official, and the HC-15 now stands as a production model in its own right, delivering 15 watts of that unmistakable Matchless character.
- Power: 15 Watts
- Channels: 2, with channel switching via included footswitch
- Channel 1 Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
- Channel 2 Controls: Volume, Tone, Master Volume
- Switches: 3-position rotary impedance selector, 6-position rotary tone switch
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
- Preamp Tubes: 1 x EF86, 3 x 12AX7
- Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4
- Effects loop included
- Speaker Output: Switchable impedance — 4, 8, and 16 Ohms
- Weight: 25 lbs.
- Head Dimensions: 7.25 x 18 x 8.25 in.
With separate tonal shaping on each channel and a rotary tone switch for quick voicing changes, the HC-15 covers everything from chiming clean tones to the tube-driven growl Matchless amps are known for. The tube rectifier adds natural sag and dynamic feel, while the EF86 preamp tube contributes to that classic, slightly compressed sparkle players chase in boutique British-flavored circuits. At 15 watts, it’s built for players who want the C-30’s DNA at stage volumes better suited to clubs, studios, and home rigs where headroom needs are more modest but tone demands are just as high.
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