Phoenix 35
A dual-channel amp related to the DC-30, sold factory-direct only, pairing a parallel-triode channel with a high-gain EF86 pentode channel.
About this amp
The Phoenix 35 pairs a parallel-triode preamp channel similar to the C-30 with a high-gain EF86 pentode channel and a six-position tone switch. A bypassable master volume with a high-treble cut shapes the two EL34-driven power section, and the combo’s dissimilar Celestion speaker pairing is housed in a hand-built Baltic birch cabinet with the signature backlit nameplate glowing red. It’s sold factory-direct only rather than through dealers.
Specs
| Wattage | 35W |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 (Dual) |
| Power Tubes | 2x EL34 |
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7, 1x EF86 |
| Rectifier | 1x 5AR4 |
| Ch1 Controls | Volume, Bass, Treble |
| Ch2 Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Features | One input per channel, Effects Loop, Impedance Selector, Speaker Phase Reverse Switch |
| Impedance | Switchable 4/8/16 ohm (3-position rotary) |
| Cabinet Configurations | 1x12: 21.5in x 21in x 10.5in, 71 lbs, $4,204; 2x12: 27in x 21in x 10.5in, 85 lbs, $4,606 |
| Purchase Note | Factory-direct only, not sold through dealers; call 310-444-1922 to order. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Phoenix 35 cost?
- Matchless Amplifiers lists it at $4,204 to $4,606 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Phoenix 35 still available?
- Yes. Matchless Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Phoenix 35?
- Matchless Amplifiers, building gear since 1989. Where it's built: Handmade in Los Angeles, California. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.