{"product_id":"matchless-2003-hc-30-guitar-amp-head-excellent","title":"Matchless 2003 HC-30 Guitar Amp Head, Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Matchless HC-30 is in great shape and it sounds flippin fantastic!  We also have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\/products\/matchless-2003-esd-2x12-guitar-amp-cabinet-excellent\" title=\"Matchless 2x12 Cabinet\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ematching ESD 2x12 cab in stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to turn this into a complete package.  The amp is a 30-watt EL84-based head built around a Class A circuit derived from the Vox AC30 lineage, but with tighter construction standards, point-to-point wiring, and higher-grade components throughout. Four EL84s run in Class A push-pull, producing the characteristic chime, bloom, and harmonic complexity that circuit topology is known for, with more headroom and fuller low-end than a comparable 15-watt design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather handle is original but has cracked a little at the stress point, which is standard for this handle type. The black vinyl covering is original and in excellent condition. Cabinet is 11-ply Baltic birch, also in excellent condition with no repairs or modifications.  I test all the tubes before we list out amps, plus we clean the tube sockets and pots so our amps are good to go on arrival. A power cable is included. No documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number and internal codes confirming the date. The transformers are all original TDS (Transformer Design and Supply) units — power transformer dated 7-9-03, output transformer dated 7-17-03 — which places construction solidly in mid-2003. sss0 has long been a benchmark for high-end boutique amplification. All potentiometers, knobs, filter caps, and the chassis itself are original and unmodified. Internal repairs: none. The tube complement is a mix of JJ EL84s in the power section, Sovtek and Mullard preamp tubes (3 x 12AX7 and an EF86), and a GZ34 rectifier of unknown brand.\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?: codes and serial #\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 45lbs 4oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: 21-5\/8\"w x 9-1\/2\"h x 10-3\/4\"d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 30 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: black\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\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather, cracked at stress point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Transformer Design and Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer Code: TDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Date Code: 7-9-03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Transformer Design and Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer Code: TDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Date Code: 7-17-03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer: Transformer Design and Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer Code: TDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: GZ34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 4 x EL84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7, EF86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: Sovtek, Mullard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: included\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\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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":56880756523174,"sku":"AMP-1023","price":2599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260729_153930.jpg?v=1785366326","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/matchless-2003-hc-30-guitar-amp-head-excellent","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}