{"product_id":"matchless-2003-esd-2x12-guitar-amp-cabinet-excellent","title":"Matchless 2003 ESD 4ohm 2x12\" Guitar Amp Cabinet, Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2003 Matchless ESD 2x12\" cabinet is in excellent condition with original Matchless Special Design speakers. No repairs, no replacements, no modifications. We also have a head in stock that matches this cabinet - a \u003ca href=\"ps:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\/products\/matchless-2003-hc-30-guitar-amp-head-excellen\" title=\"Matchless HC-30 Head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful HC20 with the same color scheme.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatchless builds their cabinets to a standard that matches their amplifier heads, and this 2003 ESD 2x12\" cabinet reflects that. Loaded with two Matchless Special Design 12\" speakers (cone code 53 H1777), this is a purpose-built cabinet voiced for Matchless amplifiers — tight, articulate, and capable of handling the dynamic range these amps are known for. The 4-ohm impedance makes it an appropriate match for a wide range of Matchless heads. Overall condition is excellent throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatchless relaunched in 1999 after the original company folded in 1999, and by 2003 they had re-established their reputation for high-quality, point-to-point construction and premium components. The ESD (Extended Sound Design) cabinet line used Baltic birch construction and proprietary speaker configurations — not off-the-shelf components. The 11-ply Baltic birch cabinet is stiffer and more acoustically consistent than the particleboard or MDF used in mass-market cabinets, which contributes to tighter low-end response and better transient definition. The red weave grille and black vinyl covering are correct period appointments for this cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: Serial #\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 45lbs 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: 27-1\/4\"w x 20-1\/2\"h x 10-3\/4\"d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: power handling 60 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: black vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: 11 ply Baltic birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: red weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Brand: Matchless Special Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Size: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Code: 53 H1777\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matchless","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56880799056038,"sku":"AMP-1024","price":699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260729_161711.jpg?v=1785368003","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/matchless-2003-esd-2x12-guitar-amp-cabinet-excellent","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}