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Tech Talk - Gibson GA-20 (1956)
Gibson GA20 (1955) Speaker Config: Jensen P12R Wattage: 12w Tube Setup: 5Y3, 2x6V6, 12AY7s If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for…
Continue Reading »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: 2 Volume Controls: 2 Tone Controls: 1 Tremolo: No Tubes: 5 (2x12AX7, 2x6V6,…
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 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…
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