PRS Guitars has announced a new series of extremely limited Black Paisley editions of its Archon and Archon Classic amplifiers and cabinets.
The run includes the Archon 50 Combo, Archon Classic 50 Combo, Archon 50 Head, Archon Classic Head, and matching 1×12 and 2×12 cabinets. Depending on the model, worldwide production is limited to between 75 and 200 pieces.
The Archon is a two-channel amplifier built around two 6L6 tubes and five gain stages before the master volume. Its lead channel covers everything from classic rock to metal with a full, saturated distortion, while the clean channel is designed to remain clear at high volume and provide a pedal-friendly platform.
The Archon Classic takes a different approach, with its lead channel aimed more toward ’70s and ’80s rock tones and a hotter clean channel capable of pushing into breakup. PRS says its refined gain structure also offers a wider range of gain flavors, particularly through the midrange.
The matching Archon cabinets use a closed-back design for tight low end and are loaded with Celestion V-Type speakers, which PRS says were selected to maintain a balanced response across everything from clean tones and classic crunch to modern metal.
As for the Black Paisley finish, PRS Managing General Partner Paul Reed Smith said he liked the original brown paisley covering while praising the all-black version for its appearance and durability.
