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PRS Archon 50 2-Channel Guitar Combo Amplifier: Command Your Tone
Taken from the Greek word meaning "ruler" or "lord," the PRS Archon lives up to its name with a commanding tone that balances vintage grit and modern precision. This 50-watt tube combo is more than an amp — it’s a versatile powerhouse, effortlessly shifting from clean, sparkling headroom to aggressive distortion.
Whether you’re chasing glassy blues tones or heavy metal riffs, the Archon delivers clear, responsive sound with exceptional note definition. Every note shines, every chord resonates, and every passage feels dynamic and distinct.
Two Channels, Infinite Possibilities
The Archon doesn't play favorites with genres — it conquers them all. With two fully independent channels and five gain stages before the master volume, this amp is built to handle everything from pristine cleans to lush, saturated leads that'll make your guitar weep with joy.
Clean Channel with Serious Headroom: Rich, crystalline tones that stay clear even when you crank the volume, providing the perfect foundation for pedals or just pure, unadulterated guitar tone.
Lead Channel Built for Battle: Voiced to cover Classic Rock through Metal with full, lush distortion that never gets muddy or over-saturated — just pure, articulate aggression.
Five Gain Stages: More gain stages than a rocket launch, giving you ridiculous sustain and thickness without sacrificing definition or note separation.
Intuitive Controls That Make It Easy
The Archon offers a no-nonsense approach to tone shaping. Each channel features its own master volume, 3-band EQ, and bright switch, while global presence and depth controls in the power amp let you fine-tune your sound with precision.
Dual 3-Band EQs: Independent treble, middle, and bass controls per channel let you dial in everything from scooped metal to mid-heavy blues without compromise.
Bright Switch Per Channel: Acts like a treble boost that adds shine and sparkle without venturing into icepick territory — perfect for single-coils or darker-sounding guitars.
Presence and Depth Controls: Global controls that modify the amp's feedback network to unleash wild, 3-dimensional tones by shaping high-mid treble (Presence) and adding resonant low-end punch (Depth).
The Power Behind the Throne
The Archon is powered by two 6CA7 tubes, striking a balance between the warmth of EL34s and the punch of 6L6s. These tubes deliver a full, articulate tone with smooth highs and tight lows, perfect for everything from crisp cleans to heavy distortion, all without sounding harsh. Paired with a 12-inch Celestion V-Type speaker, known for its extended lows and balanced midrange, this amp is built to perform — whether in the rehearsal room or on stage.
Two 6CA7 Power Tubes: The Goldilocks of power tubes — warm and full like EL34s but with the tight punch of 6L6s, giving you the best of both worlds.
Celestion V-Type Speaker: A 70-watt beast that delivers balanced cleans and ripping rock tones with full, extended lows and sweet, singing midrange.
Tube-Driven Effects Loop: Series effects loop keeps your pedal chain clean and integrated, while adjustable bias points on the back panel make tube maintenance a breeze.
Your Secret Weapon
The PRS Archon 50 combo is what happens when legendary craftsmanship meets no-nonsense design philosophy. It's an amp that refuses to compromise, delivering commanding tone that inspires you to play better, dig deeper, and push further. From pristine clean passages to full-throttle saturation, the Archon rules them all.
Output Jack Configuration/Ohm Selection 2x4 parallel, 2x8 parallel, 1x16
Materials/Covering:
“Shell” Material Covering Black Textured Vinyl
Grill Cloth N/A
Piping Black Embossed Welt
Trim Panel Brushed Black Aluminum
Dimensions (W x D x H): 21.5" x 10" x 10"
Weight: 32.4 lbs
Accessories:
Footswitch 1-Button, for Channel Switching
Cover N/A
Available Configurations:
Head, 1x12 Combo
Suggested Cabinet Pairing:
Archon 1x12, Archon 12x1
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Jimmy C. 🇺🇸
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No standby switch
Sounds great, good overdrive, not heavy to cart around.
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05/09/22
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C B. 🇺🇸
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Absolutely fantastic!!!
Wanted a high gain combo amp, considered a EVH and an ENGL but I decided to go a different route and do the Archon and I'm glad I did!
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02/26/22
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Paul S. 🇺🇸
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Head room and low volume quality
My answer will be short and sweet, I'm PRS all the was from Se models,core models and amps! Every instrument has always been spot on. Also AMS is a great company to deal with and always provides the best gear!!
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Austin
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Q: Does the amp come with a footswitch?
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Tue Mar 11 2025
A: Yes, this does come with a footswitch 1-Button, for Channel Switching
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