Unleash your music's full potential with the PRS Archon 50 - 50-watt Tube Head. This commanding, 2-channel amp stands as a ruler in its class, delivering versatile and sparkling clean tones with ample headroom. Its lead channel boasts five gain stages before the master volume, covering everything from classic rock to metal with lush, full distortion.

The Archon 50's clean channel is a marvel, providing rich tones that retain clarity even at high volume. This, combined with its generous headroom, makes it an excellent platform for pedals. Its remarkable tone responsiveness and note separation are equally impressive, whether you're playing clean or chugging on the lead.

This tube amp head is powered by two 6CA7 power tubes, nestled between EL34 and 6L6 tubes, offering the best of both worlds. Experience a warm, full, and articulate sound with a smooth high end and tight low end. The Archon 50 allows you to chug, distort, and get heavy without over-saturating, and to sing without becoming harsh.

The Archon 50's control layout strips away the unnecessary, allowing for detailed and intuitive tone shaping. Its global presence and depth controls modify the feedback network of the amp, releasing the potential of the high- and low-end respectively.

Key Features:

• Powerful 50-watt design with 2 channels
• 5 gain stages before master volume
• Powered by two 6CA7 power tubes
• Volume, treble, middle, bass, and master volume controls per channel
• Bright switch on each channel
• Global presence and depth controls
• 3-band EQ for detailed tone shaping
• Responsive tone and incredible note separation
• High-volume clarity and ample headroom for pedals
• Versatile, clean and distortion tones suitable for various genres

Product specs

FAQs

What type of music is the PRS Archon 50 suited for?

The PRS Archon 50 is ideal for high-gain genres like metal and hard rock, offering a powerful, clear tone with a tight low end. Its two channels provide versatility for clean and overdriven sounds.

Does the PRS Archon 50 work well with pedals?

Yes, the PRS Archon 50 takes pedals well, especially due to its tube-driven effects loop, which helps maintain tone integrity when using external effects.

What are the main tonal characteristics of the PRS Archon 50?

The PRS Archon 50 is known for its high-gain, aggressive tones with a tight low end and articulate mids, making it perfect for modern rock and metal. The clean channel offers pristine, clear tones.

Is the PRS Archon 50 loud enough for live performances?

With its 50-watt output, the PRS Archon 50 is powerful enough for most live performance settings, providing ample headroom for gigging with a full band.

What kind of footswitch does the PRS Archon 50 include?

The PRS Archon 50 comes with a 1-button footswitch that allows you to easily switch between its two channels during performances.

Can the PRS Archon 50 be used with different speaker cabinets?

Yes, the PRS Archon 50 offers multiple output options (16 ohm, 8 ohm, and 4 ohm) to accommodate a variety of speaker cabinets.

How easy is it to adjust the tube bias on the PRS Archon 50?

The PRS Archon 50 features external bias adjust jacks, making it convenient to adjust the tube bias without needing to open the amp, ensuring optimal performance.