Description
After releasing the PRS Archon people were asking for a lower wattage version that they can take to smaller gigs or crank up in the studio.
Crushing High Gain and Crystal Cleans
Most high gain amplifiers have an amazing distortion channel but sometimes are lacking in the clean or crunch sounds. PRS did not want to release just another metal amplifier that has just one sound you can use. The Archon has been designed to have a sounds you would love to use in the studio on stage for cleans, crunch and crushing distortion.
The clean channel is crystal clear when you have the volume set low down but crunches up nicely as the volume control rises. You have a full 3 band EQ with an added bright switch so that you can really dial in your exact tone. This is not your standard clean channel from a high gain amp, the Archon is a respectable clean amp in its own right
The lead channel will pick up where the clean channel left of and takes you from a crunch to high gain insanity. Designed to make sure you have amazing definition in each note played while remaining heavy enough to suit any kind of metal playing from deep chugging riffs to shred solos. Withits own individual 3 band EQ, volume and master control you can get your tone out of this amplifier
The Amp Behind It All
Behind these tones you have an amplifier that is road ready and fitted with all of the latest features. On the back you have bias points available to you right on the amp. This means that as long as you know what it should be registering at it is easy to check the bias of your valves at every venue to make sure you are getting the best possible sound.
Made with a hard wood construction this amp can take some serious knocks on the road so don’t be afraid to take it everywhere with you. Fitted with a selection of 2x 6L6 tubes and 6x 12AX7 tubes out of the box you can switch the 6L6 power amp valves for EL34s if that your prefer a more British style sound.
Specifications
- Watts: 50W/25W (Half Power Switch)
- Channels: Lead/Clean
- Power Tubes: (2) 6CA7 or (2) 6L6GC
- Preamp Tubes: (6) 12AX7 / ECC83
- Output Jack Configuration: 4/8/16 Ohm Selectable
- Fixed/Adjustable or Cathode Bias: Fixed Bias (Adjustable)
- Head Dimensions: 21.5”L x 10.5”W x 10” D (nominal)
- Head Weight: 33.5 lbs (nominal)
