Matchbox models

Ulf Edlund · Post by **Ulf Edlund** » 19 Dec 2003 11:40 am

Is there any important differences between various matchbox models (4, 6, 7 etc)?
Im thinking of buying some kind of used buffer amp but i don't know what to look for.

Uffe

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 19 Dec 2003 12:29 pm

I don't know anything about the 4, but the only difference between models 6 & 7 is that the model 7 has a little switch on it that turns the unit off. On the model 6, you have to pull the output plug to turn it off and save on the battery. I have the model 6 and installed a switch I bought from Radio Shack.
No big deal.

Erv

Ulf Edlund · Post by **Ulf Edlund** » 20 Dec 2003 6:34 pm

Thanks Erv, and happy hollidays to you all.

Uffe

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 22 Dec 2003 2:43 pm

Erv,
I use a Goodrich Steeldriver II. can you tell me the differences in the Matchbox compared to the Steeldriver.

Ulf Edlund · Post by **Ulf Edlund** » 25 Dec 2003 3:32 pm

The matchbox is the same as the steeldriver but without the distortion cirquit.

Uffe

Wayne Brown · Post by **Wayne Brown** » 28 Dec 2003 7:24 am

sorry ulf but there is no op amp in a steel driver II...go to www.kickinsteel.com and you will find some matchboxs all with op amps
wayne

John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 28 Dec 2003 8:15 am

The differences between an earlier matchbox like the MB 6 and the MB 7a are more than just an external on/off switch.

MB 7A can achieve a gain greater than unity.
MB 7A sounds way better due to the improved circuitry.
MB 7A uses an op amp.
MB 7A doesn't have that slightly "compressed" sound typical of most impedance-matching devices and pedals.

Check with Goodrich for a technical explanation of the differences.

John Fabian
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Ulf Edlund · Post by **Ulf Edlund** » 28 Dec 2003 11:46 am

Thank you guys. Now i'm learning something.

Uffe