Sampson 35 (Matchless Clubman 35) for NAM

The Sampson 35 is a NAM capture pack captured from a real Matchless Clubman 35 amplifier — one of the most respected boutique amps ever built. The Clubman 35 is a 35-watt EL84-based hand-wired amp that combines the chime of a British Class A circuit with the headroom and definition of a push-pull design. Players like Peter Frampton, Johnny Marr, and countless session guitarists have relied on Matchless for their most critical work.

Every NAM capture in this pack was made from the actual Matchless Clubman 35 in a professional studio environment, captured through a Neve 1073 preamp, multiple microphone setups across the pack (Shure SM57, Royer R121, Beyer M160, AKG C414, Shure SM7, and a vintage U47).

What's Included

• 17 captures — 3 DI captures (dry signal) and 14 mic'd cab captures across multiple microphone positions and the amp's full gain range
• PDF manual with tone notes and full signal chain details

Compatible With

Compatible with the Neural Amp Modeler plugin (free, open-source) for Mac, PC, and Linux, and any NAM-compatible hardware or plugin. Files are standard .nam format.

FAQ

What amp is this?
A Matchless Clubman 35 — a hand-wired boutique amp built in Los Angeles. EL84-based, 35 watts, push-pull design. One of the most sought-after boutique amps ever made, known for its iconic chime, touch sensitivity, and musical overdrive character.

What signal chain was used?
Matchless Clubman 35 captured through a Neve 1073 preamp, multiple microphone setups across the pack (Shure SM57, Royer R121, Beyer M160, AKG C414, Shure SM7, and a vintage U47).

How many captures are included?
17 — 3 DI captures and 14 mic'd cab captures across multiple microphone positions and gain settings.