Ceriatone Lightning 15 Guitar Amp Head
Matchless were making modified Vox style amps back in the 90s, and the original examples will set you back a small fortune. This little punch machine started life as a standard Ceriatone Lightning kit, but it's been bolstered by a set of genuine Matchless transformers and a set of caps by Sprague and Sozo. The result is a low-wattage amp with remarkable touch sensitivity and soaring complexity. With the input volume below midday, this offers a chiming clean tone with heaps of breath and note separation. With the volume dimed, you get a mammoth growl with a lovely girth through the low end and a sweet, eloquent treble. This is a really enjoyable amp, pair it with spicy cab and you're going to have a very, very fun time.
Model: Ceriatone Lightning 15
Made: kit made in USA, assembled in Australia
Output: 15 watts
Power: 240v (Australia/NZ)
Speaker: none
Finish: red/cream leather tolex
Mods: Sozo and Sprague caps installed, transformers swapped for Matchless examples
Weight: 10.6kg
Extras included: none
Condition notes: minor cosmetic wear. No major marks, few light scuffs, fully functional. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
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Ceriatone Lightning 15 Guitar Amp Head
Ceriatone Lightning 15 Guitar Amp Head
Matchless were making modified Vox style amps back in the 90s, and the original examples will set you back a small fortune. This little punch machine started life as a standard Ceriatone Lightning kit, but it's been bolstered by a set of genuine Matchless transformers and a set of caps by Sprague and Sozo. The result is a low-wattage amp with remarkable touch sensitivity and soaring complexity. With the input volume below midday, this offers a chiming clean tone with heaps of breath and note separation. With the volume dimed, you get a mammoth growl with a lovely girth through the low end and a sweet, eloquent treble. This is a really enjoyable amp, pair it with spicy cab and you're going to have a very, very fun time.
Model: Ceriatone Lightning 15
Made: kit made in USA, assembled in Australia
Output: 15 watts
Power: 240v (Australia/NZ)
Speaker: none
Finish: red/cream leather tolex
Mods: Sozo and Sprague caps installed, transformers swapped for Matchless examples
Weight: 10.6kg
Extras included: none
Condition notes: minor cosmetic wear. No major marks, few light scuffs, fully functional. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Original: $737.73
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Matchless were making modified Vox style amps back in the 90s, and the original examples will set you back a small fortune. This little punch machine started life as a standard Ceriatone Lightning kit, but it's been bolstered by a set of genuine Matchless transformers and a set of caps by Sprague and Sozo. The result is a low-wattage amp with remarkable touch sensitivity and soaring complexity. With the input volume below midday, this offers a chiming clean tone with heaps of breath and note separation. With the volume dimed, you get a mammoth growl with a lovely girth through the low end and a sweet, eloquent treble. This is a really enjoyable amp, pair it with spicy cab and you're going to have a very, very fun time.
Model: Ceriatone Lightning 15
Made: kit made in USA, assembled in Australia
Output: 15 watts
Power: 240v (Australia/NZ)
Speaker: none
Finish: red/cream leather tolex
Mods: Sozo and Sprague caps installed, transformers swapped for Matchless examples
Weight: 10.6kg
Extras included: none
Condition notes: minor cosmetic wear. No major marks, few light scuffs, fully functional. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
