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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 RMS Tubes: GZ34, 4 x EL84, 1 x 12AX7A, 1 x 12AT7 16 "Accutronics spring reverb 6 x 8 "Ceramic Speaker C8R Jensen Blonde Tolex cabinet fabric "Oxblood" Speaker reference Bias (fixed/Cathode) Switchable bias (fixed…
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"speaker with '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…
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…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Lakewood M-54
This Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce Lakewood M-54 is a versatile OM guitar that is outfitted with a dual source B-Band pickup system. The 54 series is a top-of-the-line instrument from the Lakewood shop in Germany. The top…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - LaPlante Classical - Concert, Classical, Nylon String Classical Guitar
David LaPlante is a well respected Luthier who is approaching his 100th instrument, a testament to his experience and love of the craft. LaPlante guitars are played by Muriel Anderson and other prominent concert artists. This particular LaPlante…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Lectrolab R200 (1953)
* 2 Inputs, one Volume, one Tone control. * The filaments in these tubes are powered by 25 to 50 volts AC. This is in contrast to almost all modern amps which use 6.3 volts. * 50L6 is…
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