The 2022 Matchless Spitfire 1x12 Combo in black is a compact, hand-built tube amp offering classic Matchless voicing in a lightweight cabinet. Powered by a single 12AX7 preamp tube and a single power tube (typical Spitfire configurations use an EL84/6V6-style power stage depending on factory spec), the circuit is point-to-point wired and designed for simplicity and musicality. Controls are straightforward—Volume, Tone, and Master Volume—making it quick to dial in everything from clean, glassy jazz tones to driven bridge pickup bark for rock. The Spitfire’s mid-forward, creamy character preserves instrument nuance, so it responds well to picking dynamics and different guitars without excessive EQ gymnastics.
This example is in excellent condition with a few cosmetic white marks on the tolex (no tears or rips) as pictured. Its small footprint and relatively light weight make it ideal for studio use, small stages, or home practice while still delivering the presence and harmonic richness associated with larger Matchless amps. Construction quality includes hand assembly and point-to-point wiring, giving reliable performance and serviceability. Suited to jazz, blues, chord-melody, country picking and rock, the Spitfire is a no-frills amplifier that emphasizes touch sensitivity and tonal clarity.
Features:
- Hand-built, point-to-point wired construction
- One 12AX7 preamp tube (drives the circuit’s gain stages)
- Simple control set: Volume, Tone, Master Volume
- Compact 1x12" cabinet—lightweight and stage/studio friendly
- Creamy, mid-forward voicing well suited to bridge pickup tones
- Responds well to dynamics and pickup differences (good for jazz, blues, country, rock)
- Excellent cosmetic condition with minor tolex marks (no tears or rips)
