Note: This article has been updated with lastest available information on January 13th, 2022 at 05:13 pm
Positive Grid MATCH DC Amp is available under the Clean amp group and is inspired by the Matchless DC30..
According to Matchless Amplifiers
This is what changed the amp world. The DC-30 was the company’s first design and still leads the lineup.
Thirty very conservatively rated watts from a quartet of EL-84’s, through two channels, each with unique voicing and tone control layouts, produce a world of tone choices. True “Class A” configuration gives rich, complex harmonics whether played clean, mildly overdriven, or with all out power tube saturation. This means you should sound great in any situation, in any music style.
The initial idea of Mark Sampson and Rick Perrotta was to create an amp based on the sonic principles of an AC-30, but more reliable and roadworthy.
Read more information on Matchless history and Mark Sampson history in this fantastic vintage Guitar article.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amplification |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Rick Perrotta |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Mark Sampson, Steve Goodale and Chris Perrotta |
| Products | Amplifiers |
| Website | matchlessamplifiers |
Matchless Amplifiers is a Los Angeles-based company which designs and makes electric guitar amplifiers, specializing in class-A tube circuitry.
History
Mark Sampson started Matchless while living in Hollywood, California in 1989. He, along with partners Rick Perotta, Steve Goodale and Chris Perrotta were the initial force behind the company.
Due to the growing demand, the founders elected to become partners with the U.S. Music Corporation in January 1994. This merger was done to acquire much needed growth and capital. This merger lasted until October 1995 when Mark Sampson acquired Matchless without the other founding partners. Sampson stayed on with the company as president and C.E.O. until late 1999.[1]
Notes
- ^ Handmade Guitars, Amps Strike a Chord -Reuters/Billboard, Apr 30, 2004
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