PRS Stack Archon 50H + 1X12
Stack of tube amplifiers consisting of the Archon 50 head and 1x12 speaker cabinet.
- Two independent channels for clean tones and high-gain sounds
- Lead channel with five gain stages
- Separate EQ and Master volume controls for each channel
- Closed-back speaker cabinet with Celestion V-Type speaker
- Tube effects loop and footswitch included
The PRS Stack Archon 50H + 1x12 combines the Archon 50 head with its Archon 1x12 Closed Back cabinet, creating a powerful, defined tube amplifier setup ready to deliver everything from wide clean tones to high-gain distortions. Its two channels provide a responsive, dynamic feel and excellent note separation, even with low tunings or high levels of gain.
The clean channel maintains clarity and body at high volumes, also serving as a solid platform for pedals. The Lead channel features five gain stages before the Master volume, allowing a transition from classic rock crunch to modern metal sounds. The closed-back cabinet with a Celestion V-Type speaker delivers tight bass, balanced mids, and a controlled, punchy response.
- Format: Electric guitar stack consisting of head and cabinet
- Head: PRS Archon 50H
- Cabinet: PRS Archon 1x12 Closed Back
- Head power: 50 W
- Channels: Clean and Lead
- Gain stages: 5 before the Master volume
- Power tubes: 2 x 6CA7
- Preamp tubes: 6 x ECC83S / 12AX7
- Clean channel controls: Volume, Bright switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Master Volume
- Lead channel controls: Volume, Bright switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Master Volume
- Global controls: Presence and Depth
- Effects loop: Series and tube-driven
- Speaker outputs: 4, 8, and 16 ohms
- Bias: Adjustable
- Speaker: Celestion V-Type 12"
- Cabinet construction: Plywood with a closed enclosure
- Maximum cabinet power: 70 W
- Cabinet impedance: 16 ohms
- Head dimensions: 54.61 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm
- Head weight: 14.7 kg
- Cabinet dimensions: 60.96 x 26.67 x 45.72 cm
- Cabinet weight: 11.79 kg
- Finish: Textured black vinyl with British-style grille cloth
- Includes channel switch pedal
Our Opinion
This stack is an excellent choice for players seeking a modern, punchy sound without the need to carry a 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet. The Archon excels particularly in hard rock and metal, where it maintains tight bass and clear note separation, but its clean channel is also versatile enough for styles beyond high gain.
We recommend it for rehearsals, recording sessions, and live performances where punch, definition, and headroom are important. The 1x12 cabinet makes the setup more manageable than a traditional stack, though it remains a powerful system and may be overkill for playing solely at home.
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