PRS Guitars today released the updated MT 15 and the new Archon Classic amplifiers, along with a larger Archon speaker cabinet. The 15-watt, two-channel Mark Tremonti signature amp MT 15 now features a lead channel overdrive control. An addition to the Archon series, not a replacement, the Classic offers a fresh voice by producing retro rock “classic” tones reminiscent of sound permeating the radio four and five decades ago. Now twice the size of the first Archon cabinet, the Archon 4×12 boasts four Celestion V-Type speakers.
MT 15 Amplifier Head
This MT 15 revision builds off the design of the MT 100, bringing the voice of the 100’s third channel into its small-format sibling. Balancing aggression and articulation, this 15-watt amp supplies both heavy rhythms and clear lead tones. Updating the model, the lead channel now features a push/pull overdrive control that removes two gain stages while revoicing the low end of the amp’s “mid-gain” tones. The clean channel still features a push/pull boost control that adds a touch of overdrive crunch. A half-power switch takes the MT to 7 watts.
Archon Classic Amplifier Head
With a refined gain structure from the original Archon, the Archon Classic’s lead channel offers a wider range of tones colored with gain, especially in the midrange. The clean channel goes from pristine all the way to the edge of breakup.
This additional Archon version was developed to be a go-to tool for playing classic rock or pushing the envelope into modern territory. The Archon Classic still features the original’s brights witch, presence and depth controls. PRS continues top stock the Archon in retailers worldwide.
“The Archon Classic is not a re-issue of the original Archon, but a newly voiced circuit with the lead channel excelling in ‘70s and ‘80s rock tones and a hotter clean channel able to go into breakup. This is the answer for those wanting an Archon with a hotrod vintage lead channel gain structure without changing preamp tube types, and a juiced-up clean channel without having to use a boost pedal, all wrapped up in a retro-inspired cabinet design,” said PRS Amp Designer Doug Sewell.
Archon 4×12 Cabinet
As in the Archon 1×12 and 2×12, the mega-sized PRS Archon 4×12 speaker cabinet features Celestion V-Type speakers and a closed-back design, delivering power, punch, and tight low end. Also like its smaller brethren, the 4×12 is wrapped in durable black vinyl and adorned with a British-style black knitted-weave grill cloth. The Archon 4×12 is only the second four-speaker cabinet in the PRS lineup, next to the HDRX 4×12.
PRS Guitars continues its schedule of launching new products each month in 2025. Stay tuned to see new gear and 40th Anniversary limited-edition guitars throughout the year. For all of the latest news, click www.prsguitars.com/40