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Tech Talk - Gibson GA-30 (1948)
Here's our daily amp video. These old Gibson amps can really have an interesting sound. Designed to be played with a humbucking pickup they are totally different from a fender based design. Gibson GA-30(1948) 15Watts 1x8" & 1x12"…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Gibson GA-40 (1957)
Surprisingly, the GA-40 wasn’t Gibson’s most powerful amp of the time, contrary to the kind of firepower that you might think the powerful Les Paul Standard demanded. But remember, the Les Paul wasn’t designed to be the blues-rock…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Gibson GA-6 (1954)
GA-6 (tweed)10-14W 2x12" Guitar Combo (identical to the GA-14 Titan except for the 12" speaker)Speakers: 2x12"Inputs (instr. + mic.): 2+2 (tweed)Channels: 2Volume Controls: 2Tone Controls: 1Tremolo: NoTubes: 5 (2x12AX7, 2x6V6, 5Y3 or (newer version) Pre (2x7025), Pow (1x6V6…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Gibson GA-90 (1956)
A "Revelation in Rythm" - the GA-90 was introduced alongside Gibson's first electric bass - the violin-shaped EB-1. Finished in dark brown "buffalo-grained" leatherette. The amplifier features six 8 inch speakers, strangely enough it may seem. The confined…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Greenfield Guitars - G1
The G1 is an extremely versatile, grand concert size guitar that sits comfortably in your lap (it is slightly larger than an OM). It has a very focused yet open sound with a tight responsive bass, transparent mids…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Harley Benton GA5 (2008)
Harley Benton GA5 guitar combo - 5W Class A, 8" speaker, 1 channel, 1 volume & 1 tone control, thomann 1x 12AX7 & 1x EL84 tubes, 4 Ohm external speaker output. Weight: 10.5kg, size WDH mm 364 x…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Harper Amplifiers "Alligator" (2007)
# 30 Watt RMSTubes: GZ34, 4 x EL84, 1 x 12AX7A, 1 x 12AT716 "Accutronics spring reverb6 x 8 "Ceramic Speaker C8R JensenBlonde Tolex cabinet fabric"Oxblood" Speaker referenceBias (fixed/Cathode) Switchable bias (fixed / cathode) Speaker phase switchChicken Head…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Home made instruments
This guy has made some beautiful instruments....enjoy!!“Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! -…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - KAY "K503A"(1962)
KAY "K503A"(1962)2-3Watt 1x8"speakerwith 'radio' tubes--12AU6, 50L6, 35Z5.“Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! -…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Kinder HarpKing 4X10
70 watts of pure Blues tone 54 pounds 23 ¼" tall 3-12AX7 pre amp tubes 2-KT-88 power tubes 4-10" Eminence speakers Color choices: Red, Purple or Blond new with matching silk-screen on faceplate. All of the HarpKings come…
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