![]() ![]() On the rear, there are two impedance inputs for 4 and 8 Ohms, and a line out to connect to a PA system. Across the front control panel, the Spitfire features high and low inputs and three off-white chicken head dials to control volume, tone and master volume, followed by a power on/off switch. It's covered in quality tortex, with a leather handle on top. It's encased in a sturdy Birchwood cabinet joined with machine screws into a threaded insert. All of this comes together nicely to deliver clean tones through the 15-watt 8 ohm Celestion speaker that has been especially designed for Matchless. The barrier strip wiring is all done point-to-point by hand, and the capacitors are made from quality NOS carbon. ![]() A 5AR4 tube is used for the rectifier, with the electronics housed in a heavy-duty stainless steel chassis. This single-channel powerhouse is driven by three 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL84s in the power section. So, if the Spitfire doesn’t sound like your style but you're after a bespoke handmade amp, it's worth taking a look at the other models. The Spitfire’s focus is on clean sounds for jazz, blues, chord melody, country picking, and rock the Lightning produces a classic scooped mid-range “British sound” and the Nighthawk is perfect for higher-gain hot and raw blues and rock. There are three models in the 15-watt range - Spitfire, Lightning and Nighthawk - each with their own characteristics. ![]() The lower 15-watt range shines its target on bedroom players who also need a solid stage setup with enough volume to overcome a loud drummer. ![]()
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