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Neural Amp Modeler has has made a name for itself as perhaps the most accurate capturing platform currently available. I’m excited to begin adding my amp catalog to NAM in the pursuit of the purest tone!
The Matchless Clubman delivers a punchy, harmonically rich British voice—tight low end, chimey yet muscular mids, and a smooth, articulate breakup that stays clear even when pushed. There’s a weight and authority to every note that feels alive under your fingers. The low end is focused without ever getting flubby, the mids are rich and forward with that unmistakable Matchless character, and the top end carries a clarity that cuts without harshness. It’s bold, articulate, and incredibly touch-sensitive—clean up with your volume knob or dig in and it pushes into a smooth, harmonically complex breakup that never loses clarity.
32 Captures
Head Captures and IRs
3 Different Speakers
API 3122V Preamp & Neve 8803 EQ
Miced with a Shure 545SD
This particular AC30 is a 90’s Korg Era AC30/6TB with 2X12 Celestion “6402” stamped Greenbacks. These particular speakers are the holy grail of Greenbacks and compliment this amp spectacularly. But this is no off-the-shelf AC30 either—it’s been heavily modified by Don “Toneman” Butler, a Los Angeles area legend. Don equipped this amp with a Mercury Magnetics Axiom transformer and choke, replaced all the signal path components, changed the filtering to JMI specs, upgraded various components and more. This amp is the tone I’ve been chasing in my head for years and the TONEX has finally given me a way to capture it in a pedalboard friendly package!
This particular Fender Prosonic was made in 1997 and has all original parts. The 60W Prosonic with two 10” Custom Shop Celestion speakers was designed by tone legend Bruce Zinky and has some similar features as a Mesa / BOOGIE amp. This amp can go from sparkling Fender cleans all the way to classic hark rock grind. It’s a much different flavor than a traditional scooped blackface many are familiar with. It has a lot more mids and a really warm saturation. Some say this may be one of the best Fender amps ever made. But we’ll let the captures do the talking!
The Dr. Z Z-80 is Mike's "legacy" amp and is the result of 6 years of fine tuning and perfecting the coveted and uber-rare Vox AC80 circuit. The Doc and Brad Paisley worked together on getting this amp to sound just like the original while also ensuring it was road ready. The Z-80 isn’t just a higher powered version of a vintage AC30, however, rather it stands on its own sonic territory, offering a more focused low end, tighter breakup, and crystal clear highs. This amp sounds great with single coils and humbuckers. To top is off, this particular amp head was built and signed by the Doctor himself. Prepare for chime city!
The uber rare Elliott Revenuer is one of two amp offerings from the famed guitar builder, Andy Elliott. Like Andy’s guitars, his amps are handcrafted and uniquely tuned to put the expression back in the players hands. This amp will make you honest! The Revenuer has a preamp section similar to a Tweed Deluxe paired with a Marshall-esque power section. It truly is a unique amp and has a tone that will undoubtedly bring a freshness to your collection!
More amps for NAM are on the way!
AMPS
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Dr. Z Z-80
The "legacy" amp of Dr. Z. The Z-80 is the Doc's prized circuit based on countless iterations of the AC80 of yesteryear. This amp carries some of the best "AC30" tones I've ever heard!
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Elliott Revenuer
The uber rare Elliott Revenuer is one of two amp offerings from the famed guitar builder, Andy Elliott. It’s a blend of a Tweed front end with a Marshall-esque power section making it quite unique!
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Bad Cat Tone Cat
This 2005 Bad Cat is a roaring lion! Two amps in one, this killer combo features a Black Cat AND a Hot Cat in one chassis. Think DC30 tones and full on cranked Marshall tones in one box. Phew!
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Vox AC306/TB
There’s nothing like an AC30 and this one stands out. Upgrades galore with Mercury Magnetics transformers and filtering to JMI specs. G12M Greenback and Fane F25 speakers.
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Fender Prosonic
Fender cleans…yet something totlly unique. This amp pairs eerily well with an AC30 but can absolutely stand alone.
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Matchless Clubman
This may be the perfect blend between a Chieftain and a DC30. A bit “Marshally” but something unique altogether. Truly one of my favorite amps!
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Benson Chimera
This amp is already a modern legend. No doubt Chris’ Chimera will live on in the annals of the greatest boutique amps of our time. Is it Fendery? Is it Voxy? Is it Marshally? Nope. It’s its own beast entirely and I love it!
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Lazy J J20
Could this possibly be the best tweed amp on the planet? Many many say it is.
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Audio Kitchen Big Chopper
Coldplay, Radiohead, The Killers, That Pedal Show…they all have the Big Chopper in common. Enough said.
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Bad Cat Era 30
Mark Sampson’s newest creation! The Era 30 is a decade’s long pursuit to improve the famed DC30 circuit. And truly, Mark has delivered.
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Fat Jimmy JAC15
I’m an “AC” junkie and am in hot pursuit of the best EL84 amp I can find. Fat Jimmy is another boutique amp company on the rise making some killer interpretations of classics. The JAC15 is loosely based on an AC15 but with many alterations. This amp should be arriving in March. Stay tuned!
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Komet Areo 33
Top notch clean chime mixed with the richest harmonic grit dreams are made of, the Aero 33 is one of the best amps I’ve ever had the joy of playing!
