Matchless Best Amp - Matchless Independence 35
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- In today's video, Paul and James from The Studio Rats are checking out the amp that Paul should never have sold: the Matchless Independence 35.
The Matchless Independence is what we consider to be Matchless's greatest achievement. This 3 channel amp can do everything from beautiful cleans to quite high gain and its very hard to make this amp sound bad.
Here is what Matchless say about the Independence 35
The Independence 35 is the first 35 watt 3 channel guitar amplifier in Matchless’ history! In addition to the signature backlit nameplate, the three channels light up red, white, and blue.
Channel two (white) is powered by one 12AX7 and will provide ample chunk and high-gain lead. Channel three (red) is all about fire. The master volume control is by-passable and features a cut control to thicken up and shave the highs.
The power section of the Independence starts with a 5AR4 rectifier tube and the 35 watt output is powered by two EL34s, which are cathode self biasing. A 3 position rotary switch allows for 4, 8, & 16 ohm output. The channels are switched through one footswitch.
If you are a TONEX user, you can buy the latest Studio Rats Matchbox INDI 35-2 TONEX Pack from the link below:
www.thestudior...
The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.
Guys, what a great video! I teared up a little when you said it was Angelo's amp. He was a good friend and I wondered what happened to the Independence I made for him after he passed. I'm so glad it went to a good home. PS turn down the Gain on Ch2 and turn up the volume controls, maybe change the 12AX7 in V3. It's plenty tight.
Cheers for the tip Phil
I bought your QC pack for the Wonderland Overdrive and will definitely buy this one when you release it for this amp. I love the clean sounds and the gain sound is glorious
This amp is my main go to on tonex with your capture of it
Very balanced sounding. My friend introduced me to this great sounding amp and i fell inlove with it.
That was the best tonex captures I've tried. Looking forwards to version 2.
Love my Indy. Toss in some vintage 12ax7s and it is unreal. Combo is Heavy as a tank, def worth lugging around to gigs.
Fantastic tones Paul, looking forward to the new Tonex pack for this Matchless. Just got the Fender silverface pack and it's awesome! Merry Christmas guys.
And Mark Samson has gone back to work with BadCat !!! Looking forward to a great new amp for NAMM... Can you do some Ampero Stage profiles ??
The Matchless Thunderchief is a dream amp for sure
Listening to this, it’s no surprise your Tonex capture has sold so well. Wonderful bit of kit.
QUOTE, "every amp you've played through is like trying to get the sound you get through this". I say this is true after watching your videos for the past few years. But I couldn't help thinking of how this sounded like you boss katana videos. Of course I haven't played them back to back as of typing this. It very much reminded me of your katana videos.
Ya, your original Independence 35 is my main go-to. And love the capture with the klon as well. This would be the one amp that if I came across one, id buy it.
Great demo, fellas. Thank you.
excellent tone - got the TSR pack in my white ToneX pedal ! Thanx
Glad you like it!
Same as my TS-1 …. Despite the other channels, it’s the clean tones that sound so good and take pedals so well, you can see mine on John Cordy’s Dumble tone hunt.
Good one guys! Love the amp too. Reminds me of my Bad Cat Cub.
Paul with a Matchless and a telecaster is just golden!
Those cleans are glorious.
Lets talk about pickups thats just as good as this work of art. I bought the dirty torque and blues driver set from iron works in uk. About 80 bucks delivered. Kills any SD or dimarzio and thats no crappola guys. Seriously. Just blown away. The clarity and dynamics are A+
Such an awesome sound!
My Dream Amp
Still using your captures from the first time round and try as i might....and I have.... i still haven't anything that works better live!
Clean perfect
Love your playing and demos But A $3700 dollar amp needs pedals to sound best?
Please make more Headrush clone packs...It's hard to come by good quality clones, compared to other platforms.
I've watched a bunch of your videos... I now play a Mesa Boogie Stiletto 50 watt head. I am trying to get your clean tone and I wanted to talk about your process... thanks
"You talk to much, homeboy, you never shut up!" - Run D.M.C.
no helix love? I was hoping you could tune the matchstick it has for some of that goodness. guess I'll have to use my tonex loop.
That is an Amp that just oozes tone. What speakers are in the cabinet?
That is a very grown up guitar sound 🧐
Your Tele's sound so good...in any amp....what is that favorite Fender model you play?
Ok. I agree. A pity there are no Kemper profiles.
It’s on the way.
Sounds amazing!
Paul, have you asked what the James-price would be to get it back into your hands? 😂
Still using the 3 channels from your original pack as they’re some of the best sounds I’ve heard!
Have you played all the other matchless Amps? There are a high number of insanely good amps in the line up. Independence is just one.
Would hardly say it’s by far their best.
It is great though!
Hey mate, I've gotten myself a Boss IR-200 after watching some of your videos from a couple of years back. Could I possibly trouble you for a little time for a couple of settings suggestions and mic recommendations as your sounds are excellent coming out of it. Should I use the contact form on your website?? Thanks.
I have scoured the Neural cloud for all the Matchless profiles I can find for my Nanocortex. Are you gonna profile it? :)
Yes. Watch this space.
Hi great, but why not add Capture Without Cab for those how want to push this sound on their Guitar Power amp ?? thx
whats type of that guitar，it‘s perfect too
Curious what speakers you are using are in that amp. Are we hearing those speakers, or is the sound through an IR?
What is that riff that starts at 2:29???
Come on James, it’s Christmas. Give the matchless to Paul ! Lol!!
I have no idea what that even means.
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I’m sorry Michael he’s getting to the age where he’s a bit slow.
@@TheStudioRats I’m going to edit the comment. No offense ment. Trying to be funny never works for me. Honestly, sorry James.
8:09 - I believe that tolex is called “elephant skin” tolex.
How does one get the Headrush captures?
They will be on the TSR website soon.
Kemper ?
You're a talented guitarist but in every video you're playing the same chords and all amps sound same :) Just a positive criticism by the way, i love your channel.
Or, more likely, all the amps simply sound like him. Good players do that. Whatever they play and whatever they play it through, they sound like themselves.
Awesome video Paul have a great day also I will quit TH-cam in 2025❤😊🏴🎸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🎄🌲🎂
Play.. Play.... Do play more 🙏
Katana Gen III amp sounds better. Just kidding 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah but I mean... Paul's was white 😂
Can this amp get a good clean sound? Asking for a friend
I’m not sure that’s even funny.