Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head
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Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head
Overland Park, KS
11625 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park KS 66210
United States
Springfield, MO
1560 East Raynell Place
Springfield MO 65804
United States
Wichita, KS
2300 E Lincoln St
Wichita KS 67211
United States
Description
Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head
The Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head brings a bold, hot-rodded American voice to the legendary boutique builder’s lineup. Known for their iconic British-voiced chime, Matchless shifts gears here to deliver an amplifier that boasts an aggressive midrange, a tight bottom end, and a powerful, dynamic punch. Built with meticulous, military-grade hand-wired construction, this head is housed in a rugged Baltic birch enclosure and features custom-made U.S. transformers, ensuring it is fully prepared for the rigors of the road and the demands of the studio.
At the heart of the Coldwater Canyon's versatile tone is a cascading gain stage circuit powered by a pair of 6V6 power tubes. These tubes infuse the amplifier with a warm, smooth, and slightly compressed character that gives it a distinctively gritty American punch. Up front, three 12AX7 preamp tubes drive the circuit from sparkling, glassy cleans to searing, high-gain leads, while a 5AR4 rectifier tube introduces a natural, vintage-style sag that responds beautifully to your playing dynamics.
With a straightforward, highly effective control layout—including Volume, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Master Volume—shaping your signature sound is entirely intuitive. Whether you need a pristine rhythm canvas or a screaming lead tone that cuts right through the mix, this head offers unparalleled touch sensitivity and boutique harmonic richness in a highly portable format.
Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!
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Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head
The Matchless Coldwater Canyon Head brings a bold, hot-rodded American voice to the legendary boutique builder’s lineup. Known for their iconic British-voiced chime, Matchless shifts gears here to deliver an amplifier that boasts an aggressive midrange, a tight bottom end, and a powerful, dynamic punch. Built with meticulous, military-grade hand-wired construction, this head is housed in a rugged Baltic birch enclosure and features custom-made U.S. transformers, ensuring it is fully prepared for the rigors of the road and the demands of the studio.
At the heart of the Coldwater Canyon's versatile tone is a cascading gain stage circuit powered by a pair of 6V6 power tubes. These tubes infuse the amplifier with a warm, smooth, and slightly compressed character that gives it a distinctively gritty American punch. Up front, three 12AX7 preamp tubes drive the circuit from sparkling, glassy cleans to searing, high-gain leads, while a 5AR4 rectifier tube introduces a natural, vintage-style sag that responds beautifully to your playing dynamics.
With a straightforward, highly effective control layout—including Volume, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Master Volume—shaping your signature sound is entirely intuitive. Whether you need a pristine rhythm canvas or a screaming lead tone that cuts right through the mix, this head offers unparalleled touch sensitivity and boutique harmonic richness in a highly portable format.
Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!