Archon 50
The Power of Versatility
The Archon 50 continues the Archon’s promise of delivering full, lush gain while offering a clean channel that players of all genres will appreciate. With 50 watts, switchable to 25 via the amp’s back panel, the Archon 50 breaks up at a lower volume, resulting in a more classically driven tone than its predecessor.
6L6 power tubes allows players to further personalize the tone and feel of the Archon 50. 6L6 tubes offer plenty of versatility and warmer, more balanced tone across the full range of frequencies. They will also push with less saturation for a bit of a sweeter, smoother tone.
Now offered as a head or a 1x12 combo (with a Celestion G12-75T speaker), the Archon 50 can back players from metal to rock to country to blues.
Specifications
| Electronics | |
| Wattage | 50 |
| Tubes | |
| Power Tubes | (2) 6L6GC |
| Preamp Tubes | (6) JJ12AX7 |
| Front Panel Controls | |
| Lead Channel | Master Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Bright Switch, Volume |
| Clean Channel | Master Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Bright Switch, Volume |
| Global Controls | Depth, Presence |
| Back Panel Features | |
| Inlet | Fused Power Inlet (IEC) |
| Effects Loop | Loop Return, Loop Send |
| Extension Speaker Jacks | 2, Parallel |
| Output Power Switch | 50/25 Watt Half Power Switch |
| Ohm Switching | 4, 8, 16 Ohms |
| Bias | Fixed Bias, Adjustable (bias jacks accessible from back panel) |
| Hardware | |
| Cabinet Material / Construction | Birch Plywood, Fingerjoint |
| Covering | Stealth |
| Grill Cloth | Stealth (Combo) |
| Piping | Silver |
| Panel | Brushed Aluminum (Head) |
| Handle | Stitched Black Faux Leather |
| Measurements | |
| Amp Width | 21.5" (54.61 cm) (Head), 21.5" (54.61 cm) (Combo) |
| Amp Depth | 10.5" (25.4 cm) (Head), 10.5" (25.4 cm) (Combo) |
| Amp Height | 10" (25.4 cm) (Head), 17" (43.18 cm) (Combo) |
| Amp Weight | 35 lbs. (15.88 kg) (Head), 45 lbs. (20.41 kg) (Combo) |
| Included Accessories | |
| Included Accessories | 2-Button Footswitch (Channel Lead/Clean, Effects Loop On/Off) |
| Preamp Tube Positions & Functions | |
| V1 | 12AX7, Common Input |
| V2 | 12AX7, Lead |
| V3 | 12AX7, Lead |
| V4 | 12AX7, Clean |
| V5 | 12AX7, Phase Inverter |
| V6 | 12AX7, Effects Loop |
| General | |
| Available Configurations | Head or 1x12 Combo |
| Channels | Lead & Clean |
Accolades
"This little amp definitely has some secrets under the hood. It easily covers everything from blues to hard rock to heavy metal where overdrive is concerned. There’s all you could ever need… and then some."