PRS Archon 50-Watt Tube Amp Head - Modern Metal Power | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS Archon 50 delivers the full spectrum of saturated distortion that modern metal guitarists demand in a versatile 50-watt tube amplifier head design. This second-generation amplifier features dual channels with independent master volumes, allowing you to achieve cranked-amp tone at any volume level without compromising your core sound. Perfect for professional gigging guitarists, studio recording, and players seeking uncompromising tube saturation from pristine cleans to crushing modern distortion.
Product Overview
The Archon 50 features an all-tube design with 6 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 x 6L6 power tubes, delivering incredible tonal range and dynamic response that maintains clarity even when your guitar's volume is rolled back. The black textured vinyl construction houses premium components and external bias adjustment jacks for optimal tube performance. This amplifier head represents PRS's commitment to modern metal tone without unnecessary complexity, focusing on essential features that deliver professional results.
The dual-channel design provides independent 3-band EQ sections and bright switches for each channel, plus global presence and resonance controls for comprehensive tone shaping. Multiple speaker output options accommodate 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm cabinets, ensuring optimal impedance matching for any speaker configuration. The tube-driven effects loop maintains signal integrity when using external effects, while the included single-button footswitch provides seamless channel switching during performance.
Ideal For
- Metal and hard rock guitarists seeking crushing distortion with pristine clean tones
- Professional musicians requiring reliable tube performance for live performances
- Studio recording artists demanding dynamic response and tonal versatility
- Home players who want professional-quality metal amp tone at manageable volumes
- Guitarists seeking simplified operation without sacrificing professional features
Key Features
Dual-Channel Tube Design The 2-channel configuration features independent master volumes, allowing you to balance clean and distorted tones perfectly while maintaining optimal saturation levels for both channels without compromising your core tone.
Premium Tube Configuration Six 12AX7 preamp tubes and dual 6L6 power tubes deliver exceptional dynamic range, from crystalline clean tones to crushing modern distortion, with remarkable touch sensitivity and harmonic complexity.
Versatile Speaker Outputs Multiple output options support 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm speaker cabinets, ensuring proper impedance matching and optimal power transfer regardless of your speaker configuration or cabinet choice.
Professional EQ System Independent 3-band EQ and bright switches for each channel work alongside global presence and resonance controls, offering comprehensive tone shaping capabilities for any musical style or guitar combination.
External Bias Adjustment Convenient external bias adjustment jacks allow for precise tube optimization and maintenance without requiring chassis removal, ensuring peak performance throughout tube life.
What's Included
- PRS Archon 50-Watt Tube Amplifier Head
- Single-button channel footswitch
- Standard IEC AC power cable
- Owner's manual and warranty documentation
- PRS factory warranty coverage
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | All-tube amplifier head |
| Output Power | 50 watts |
| Channels | 2 (independent master volumes) |
| Preamp Tubes | 6 x 12AX7 (preamp, effects loop, phase invert) |
| Power Tubes | 2 x 6L6 |
| EQ | 3-band EQ per channel, presence, resonance |
| Effects Loop | Tube-driven send/return |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" instrument input |
| Speaker Outputs | 1 x 16 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 8 ohm |
| Footswitch | 1-button channel switching (included) |
| Bias Type | Adjustable fixed bias |
| Special Features | External bias adjustment jacks |
| Construction | Black textured vinyl |
| Dimensions | 21.5" W x 10" H x 10" D |
| Weight | 32.4 lbs |
| Power Source | Standard IEC AC cable |
Get Your Hands on This Tube Head Today
Experience the crushing power and versatile tone of the PRS Archon 50 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our experienced staff can demonstrate this amplifier head's incredible range from pristine cleans to modern metal distortion, and help you pair it with the perfect speaker cabinet for your playing style. Contact us today to schedule your personal demonstration or visit our showroom to discover why the Archon 50 is the ultimate choice for modern metal and hard rock guitarists.
